“The entire country is aware of all you’ve gone through. The entire country has been awake since last night praying that you come back safely. What was important to us was your safe return to the country; nothing else mattered. Let me thank all of you for the great show of maturity despite what took place — despite the provocations.”The Minister also acknowledged the poor treatment the team received in Libya, noting how the players had been forced to endure uncomfortable conditions at the airport, yet remained calm and composed throughout. He continued:
“We’ve seen all the pictures — how you were treated and how you tried to see whether you could even find some rest in the airport. How you were stopped from even leaving the airport. Despite all of that, you remained calm and mature. That is the spirit that is typically Nigerian.”Senator Enoh further assured the players that the Ministry of Sports was in communication with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the situation, stating:
“We’ve had discussions with the various levels and leaders of CAF in terms of what has happened and what took place.”CAF has since launched an investigation into the “disturbing” incident that took place in Libya, as confirmed on Monday. The Super Eagles’ resilience and ability to remain focused in the face of adversity continues to earn them admiration from fans and officials alike, reinforcing their status as a source of national pride
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