Abdullahi who played the entire duration of the above mentioned game and even gave away the penalty, which Algeria converted to draw 1-1 ‎isn’t eligible for the game after picking up two separate caution in two separate games of the same competition.

He was supposed to be suspended for the game but Nigeria fielded him, and FIFA have now confirmed a fine on Nigeria following the recent meeting of the Disciplinary Committee earlier today.

Nigeria were fined CHF 6,000 with FIFA also awarding Algeria three points and three goals, which means the game which ended 1-1 is now recorded as 3-0 in favour of Algeria.

However the victory awarded to Algeria, has no implication on the ‎final standings of the group as Nigeria have already qualified for the World Cup, while Algeria were confirmed eliminated before the game.