Super Eagles Vs Lybia :President Tinubu Demands Swift Justice From CAF
Written by News Desk on October 15, 2024
Against the backdrop of the inhuman treatment allegedly melted on the Nigerian Super Eagles ,President Bola Tinubu wants the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation and recommend appropriate action against those who wilfully violated the organisation’s Statutes and Regulations.
This is contained in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement,on his X account, President Bola Tinubu, deeply moved by the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, warmly welcomes their safe return to Nigeria.
The statement reads ” The harrowing experience of the national football team at the hands of their hosts and the Libyan authorities prompted the Nigerian Football Federation to withdraw the Super Eagles from the scheduled match on Tuesday.
President Tinubu expects the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation and recommend appropriate action against those who wilfully violated the organisation’s Statutes and Regulations.
The President commends the proactive coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Sports Development in addressing the unfortunate episode and ensuring the safe return of our players.
President Tinubu applauds the players for keeping their spirit alive despite the excruciating ordeal in Libya.
The Nigerian leader recognises football’s unifying power in bringing nations and people together and views the treatment of our citizens as unsportsmanlike and inhumane, a stark contrast to the spirit of the game he deeply appreciates.
He fervently calls on all lovers of the round-leather game and administrators to unite and work collaboratively to prevent and overcome such incidents in the future.”
Recall that the Super Eagles of Nigeria was left stranded after arriving in Libya for the AFCON qualifying match.The unethical behaviour which appears as intentionally malicious has been generating reactions in the sporting world.
