President Bola Tinubu has warmly welcomed the Super Eagles back home after their harrowing experience in Libya since Sunday, urging the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation and recommend appropriate action.
He insisted that sanctions should be imposed on those who wilfully violated the organisation’s statutes and regulations
In a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President said he was “deeply moved by the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport”.
Following the situation, the Nigerian Football Federation had to withdraw the Super Eagles from the Tuesday scheduled match.
The statement said: “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”.
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