Nigerian soccer stars Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali have expressed deep disappointment over the therapy of the Tremendous Eagles at Al Abraq Worldwide Airport in Libya.
Osimhen voiced his frustration relating to the unprofessional dealing with of the nationwide workforce, labelling the scenario as “inhumane” in a put up on Monday.
“I’m disillusioned by the unfair therapy my brothers and coaches confronted on the Libyan airport final night time. Actions like this go in opposition to the spirit of sportsmanship. My assist is with my workforce, and I do know they’ll keep sturdy regardless of these obstacles,” Osimhen mentioned.
He urged the Confederation of African Soccer to intervene swiftly.
“I name on CAF and different soccer our bodies to intervene, as my teammates and officers are nonetheless stranded on the airport in Libya. That is uncalled for and inhumane. We stand collectively, stronger than ever.”
Nwabali, echoing Osimhen’s considerations, took to social media to specific his outrage on the situations the workforce endured throughout their journey.
Posting on his X deal with, he revealed that the Tremendous Eagles had been stranded for over 14 hours at an deserted airport, with no entry to meals, water, or web.
He described the ordeal as “completely loopy” and in addition known as for speedy CAF intervention.
“Over 14 hours spent at an deserted Libyan airport. No meals, no water, no web entry — that is completely loopy! #CAF_Online, please do the needful,” Nwabali tweeted.
Victor Boniface additionally shared his frustration on social media, writing, “Been on the airport for nearly 13 hours, no meals, no Wi-Fi, nowhere to sleep. Africa, we are able to do higher.”
The PUNCH reviews that the Nigerian delegation was en path to Benghazi for a vital qualifier when their chartered flight was dangerously diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport usually used for hajj operations.
The workforce was left stranded on the airport for 12 hours with out help from the Libyan Soccer Federation, which did not present transportation.
Regardless of the continued scenario, CAF has but to handle the difficulty.