The Confederation of African Football ( CAF) has expressed concerns over the troubling ordeal faced by Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, in Libya
The body governing football in the Federation ( CAF) released a statement on its official website on Monday, October 14, 2024, confirming that it has taken immediate steps to engage both Libyan and Nigerian authorities. According to the body, the situation is unacceptable and action will be taken against those who violated CAF’s rules and regulations.
Recall that the Super Eagles players and their staff were left stranded under distressing conditions for several hours ahead of the second leg Africa Cup of Nations against Libya. The Nigerian men’s national team opted to boycott the match after the players confirmed through their nation’s federation that they were not in the right state of mind to play the game both physically and mentally.
What did CAF say about the Super Eagles situation in Libya?
“CAF Views the Disturbing and Unacceptable Experiences of the Nigerian National Football Team (‘Super Eagles’) at an Airport in Libya in a Very Serious Light. The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) has been in contact with the Libyan and Nigerian authorities after it was informed that the Nigerian National Football Team (‘Super Eagles’) and their technical team were stranded in distressing conditions for several hours at an airport that they were allegedly instructed to land at by the Libyan authorities. 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.”
This recent update from the Super Eagles means that the game will not be played on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, as initially scheduled. However, it is yet to be seen if CAFwould award the three (3) points alloted to the winner of the game to either Nigeria or Libya or call that the game be played at a neutral venue.
CAF views the disturbing and unacceptable experiences of the Nigerian National Football Team (‘’Super Eagles’’) at an airport in Libya in a very serious lighthttps://t.co/ee4ibHIw4v
— CAF Media (@CAF_Media) October 14, 2024
