*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deeply moved by the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, urging the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football to conduct a thorough investigation and recommend appropriate action against those who violated the continental body鈥檚 statutes and regulations

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he is deeply moved by the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, as he warmly welcomed their safe return to Nigeria.

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 Tuesday last week.

Nigerian Super Eagles at the airport

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Monday, October 14, 2024, indicated
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鈥檚 statutes and regulations.

The statement noted: “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.”

Onanuga stated the President equally applauded the players for keeping their spirit alive despite the excruciating ordeal in Libya.

The Nigerian leader maintains 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.

The Presidential aide said Tinubu “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.”