Posted by Amarachi on Mon 14th Oct, 2024 - tori.ng
He emphasized that such treatment is unacceptable for a team representing a nation on the international stage and called for immediate accountability.
The lawmaker representing Abia North in the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed displeasure over the ill-treatment meted upon the Nigerian Super Eagles during their trip to Libya.
The National football team, along with their coach and technical crew, was left stranded at the airport for over 14 hours without access to food, Wi-Fi, hotel accommodations, or other essential logistics as they prepared for the second leg of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualification.
In a statement issued on Monday, Kalu expressed his outrage over the “disdain and disregard” shown towards the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities.
He emphasized that such treatment is unacceptable for a team representing a nation on the international stage and called for immediate accountability.
“CAF must make that decision as quickly as possible to serve as a deterrent to any African country that behaves in such an irresponsible manner.
“These things must be put to a halt forthwith. This dishonorable display of lack of class and character must stop henceforth. I condemn this horrible disregard for fellow humans. It is utter shame that the Libya Football Federation could display such a cunning strategy. These were the things they cunningly did to Enyimba Football Club of Aba, and I fought against it. CAF must award the three (3) points to the Super Eagles of Nigeria immediately,” Kalu said.