South African Bias? Nigeria Question Caf Boss Motsepes Handling Of Super Eagles Ordeal In Libya

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south african bias nigeria question caf boss motsepes handling of super eagles ordeal in libya

Nigerias Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has raised serious concerns about the competence and decision-making of top officials at the Confederation of African Football CAF, Soccernet.ng reports .

This follows the appalling treatment the Super Eagles received in Libya, where they were scheduled to play an Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights.

The Nigerian team, along with its officials, were held hostage at an abandoned airport in Al-Abraq after their flight was diverted from its original destination in Benghazi.

Exhausted and dehydrated after spending 15 hours without food, water, or internet access, the Super Eagles decided to withdraw from the match against Libya.

On their return to Nigeria, CAF announced it would investigate the situation and take appropriate action.