CurrentReport Blog On Tuesday, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, expressed his strong disapproval of the inhumane treatment experienced by Nigeria’s Super Eagles players at Al Abaq Airport in Libya. The incident occurred as the team arrived for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match.
Speaking during CAF’s 46th Ordinary General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Motsepe condemned the situation, stating:
“I want to emphasise a principle that we will not tolerate. This is something that has been going on for quite some time. Forget about the Libya vs Nigeria situation; forget about that; appropriate action will be taken. I have heard too many stories about a football club or national team that goes to a country.”
The Super Eagles and their officials were reportedly stranded at the airport for several hours, sparking outrage and raising concerns about how African teams are treated during international matches.
Motsepe’s comments highlight CAF’s commitment to addressing such incidents and ensuring fair and respectful treatment of all national teams and football clubs across Africa.
