President Bola Tinubu, has said that he expects the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation into inhumane treatment meted out to super eagles in Libya and recommend appropriate action against those who wilfully violated the organisation’s Statutes and Regulations.
In a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President who welcomed the Super Eagles safe return to Nigeria, said he was deeply moved by the inhuman treatment they endured at a Libyan airport.
He noted that 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.
The President commended 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.
He also applauded the players for keeping their spirit alive despite the excruciating ordeal in Libya.
Tinubu said he 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 called on all lovers of the round-leather game and administrators to unite and work collaboratively to prevent and overcome such incidents in the future.
