By Victor Kanayo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched a probe into the alleged maltreatment of Super Eagles players and officials who were in Libya for matchday four of the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Tuesday October 15, 2024.
Reacting to the development, CAF said it has been inundated with the situation, adding that the matter has been referred to the Disciplinary Board for investigation.
CAF, also assured that appropriate action will be taken against those who violated the CAF statutes and regulations upon the conclusion of investigation.
The statement on CAF website on Monday, October 14, 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 were left stranded at a makeshift airport for Hajj operations, since their arrival in Libya on Sunday evening.
The Super Eagles spent up 16 hours at the Al Abraq airport from the time of arrival.
