CAF fines Nigeria $5,000 for fan’s misconduct

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ordered Nigeria to pay a $5,000 fine, for fans’ misconduct during their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad on July 13.

CAF announced this decision via its official website on Tuesday.

The continent’s football governing body revealed that it reached the verdict at its disciplinary board meeting on September 20.

Nigerian fans rushed into the pitch of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna after the Super Eagles scored their second goal in the game.

The Eagles won the match 2-0.