President Bola Tinubu is excited over the safe return of the Super Eagles after they were stranded in Libya and is demanding justice for the treatment meted out to the team and its officials.
The Super Eagles and officials of the team were in a Libyan airport for over 13 hours ahead of their Group D Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier with the Mediterranean Knights which was billed for Tuesday.
After hours of condemnation over the situation which went viral early Monday, the team is now in Nigeria and President Tinubu is happy that the players and officials are home and safe.
“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,” presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said on Monday evening.
The president expects the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to probe the “harrowing experience” of the Super Eagles in Libya.
“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 statement read.
He lauded the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Sports Development for their prompt collaboration in “addressing the unfortunate episode and ensuring the safe return of our players”.
President Tinubu hailed the players for keeping their spirits alive despite “the excruciating ordeal in Libya”.
Although the Libyan authorities have denied claims of sabotaging the Super Eagles, CAF said it was probing the incident and will sanction anyone found guilty.
“The matter has been referred to the CAF Disciplinary Board for investigation and appropriate action will be taken against those who violated the CAF Statutes and Regulations,” it said in a statement on Monday.
