CAF President Patrice Motsepe addressed the Libya vs Nigeria incident ahead of an imminent verdict on October 23. He condemned the poor treatment of visiting teams, emphasizing the need for sportsmanship in African football and acknowledging that this issue is not limited to the Libya-Nigeria situation.
Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Libya vs Nigeria AFCON qualifier. The incident, where the Nigerian team, the Super Eagles, was stranded at Al-Abraq International Airport, has raised serious concerns about the treatment of visiting teams. Motsepe acknowledged that such issues are not unique to Libya and Nigeria, highlighting a broader problem within African football.
Speaking at CAF's 46th Ordinary General Assembly in Addis Ababa, Motsepe stressed the need for zero tolerance towards poor treatment of teams. He revealed that CAF is currently investigating the matter and will announce its findings on October 23. The CAF president noted that this lack of sportsmanship has persisted for too long, with some teams taking advantage of the situation.
Motsepe emphasized the importance of proper conduct and indicated that appropriate measures would be implemented in response to the Libya vs Nigeria incident. He referenced past occurrences where teams faced undue delays and scrutiny upon arrival in foreign countries, calling for a change in how visiting teams are treated.
