FIFA fines Nigeria $154,000 over violence in 2022 World Cup play-off against Ghana

The world football governing body (FIFA), has fined the Nigeria Football Federation $154,000 following the violence that erupted after the World Cup playoff game against the Black Stars of Ghana in Abuja.

Fans of the Super Eagles besieged the pitch in anger, vandalizing several properties including pulling off two dugouts.

The fans had earlier pelted water bottles at the Ghanaian team and officials right as the referee blew the whistle for the end of the game.

Nigeria failed to qualify due to the away goal ruling, having drawn goalless in Kumasi and played a 1-1 draw at the Moshood Abiola stadium.

Arsenal star Thomas Partey opened the scoring of the decisive game after 10 minutes at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong converted a penalty to draw the Super Eagles level after a VAR decision in the 22nd minute.

As a result, FIFA has inflicted its fine on the NFF, and has also asked the Super Eagles to play their 2023 AFCON qualifiers opener against Sierra Leone behind closed doors.