The house of representatives has resolved to investigate the
“inhumane” treatment of Super Eagles players by Libyan authorities.
The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by
Kabiru Mai-Palace from Zamfara state.
The Super Eagles players were stranded at the Al Abaq
airport in Libya for over 15 hours upon arrival for the second leg of their
2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match, following a 1-0 victory in
the first leg of the match in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, on Friday.
The Nigerian team’s flight was diverted by the Libyan authorities to Al Abraq airport instead of Benghazi, the location for the match.
In response to widespread outcry, the Nigeria Football
Federation (NFF) said the Super Eagles would withdraw from the qualifying
match.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) also launched an
investigation into the “disturbing” treatment of Nigeria’s Super Eagles at the
Libyan airport.
The Super Eagles have since returned to Nigeria after
announcing that they were boycotting the game with Libya.
The federal government subsequently summoned the Libyan
chargé d’affaires to Nigeria over the ordeal of the players.
Moving the motion, the lawmaker said the players were “held
hostage for 18 hours” at the country’s airport.
The motion was adopted when it was put to a voice vote by
Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house.
The parliament condemned the ordeal of the Super Eagles and
the delegation by the Libyan authorities.
The green chamber asked NFF to make an official complaint
about the “dehumanization” of the players to the global football authorities.
The lower legislative chamber asked the committees on sports
and foreign affairs to investigate the incident and report back for further
legislative action.
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