President Bola Tinubu on Monday expressed dismay over the inhuman treatment meted to the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, just as he welcomed their safe return to Nigeria.

The harrowing experience of the national football team at the hands of their hosts and the Libyan authorities prompted the Nigerian Football Federation to withdraw the Super Eagles from the scheduled match on Tuesday.

President Tinubu prayed the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation and recommend appropriate action against those who wilfully violated the organisation’s Statutes and Regulations.

The President commended the proactive coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Sports Development in addressing the unfortunate episode and ensuring the safe return of our players.

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President Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, applauded the players for keeping their spirit alive despite the excruciating ordeal in Libya.

The Nigerian leader said he recognised football’s unifying power in bringing nations and people together but also expressed disgust over the treatment meted out to Nigerian citizens.

Tinubu described the development as “unsportsmanlike and inhumane, a stark contrast to the spirit of the game.”

President Tinubu called on all lovers of the round-leather game and administrators to unite and work collaboratively to prevent and overcome such incidents in the future.