At final, CAF speaks on Libya’s ‘acts of wickedness’ in opposition to Nigeria’s Super Eagles – Blueprint Newspapers Restricted

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has lastly reacted to the alleged maltreatment of Super Eagles gamers, officers who had been in Libya for matchday 4 of the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Tuesday October 15, 2024.

To this finish, the African soccer governing physique has ordered investigation into the matter.

Reacting to the event, CAF stated it has been inundated with the state of affairs, including that the matter has been referred to the Disciplinary Board for investigation.

CAF, additionally assured that acceptable motion can be taken in opposition to those that violated the CAF statutes and rules upon the conclusion of investigation.

The assertion on CAF web site on Monday, 14th of October, 2024 reads: “The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) has been in contact with the Libyan and Nigerian authorities after it had been informed that the Nigerian National Football Team (‘’Super Eagles’’) and their technical team were stranded in disturbing conditions for several hours at an airport that they were allegedly instructed to land 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.”

The Nigerian delegation had been left stranded at a makeshift airport for Hajj operations, since their arrival in Libya on Sunday night.

The Super Eagles spent up 16 hours on the Al Abraq airport from the time of arrival.