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Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has firmly stated that the Super Eagles will not participate in the October 15, 2024 AFCON qualifier against Libya, despite the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) insistence.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) previously announced Nigeria's withdrawal due to the poor treatment experienced upon arrival in Libya, where the team endured a 14-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport.
Enoh, in a tweet, said he rejected CAF President Patrice Motsepe's and Secretary-General Mosengo Omba's requests to proceed with the match, emphasizing the need for accountability from the Libyan Football Federation for its actions.
He tweeted: “This morning, I was on a conference call with CAF President and CAF Secretary General.
“While the CAF President’s concern seems to be what to do to get the national team to participate in tomorrow’s match.
“I instead informed CAF that the concern of the Government and people of Nigeria is first, the safety of the team and their safe return, urging that CAF should focus on working with us to achieve this.
“There must be a serious adverse consequence to the Libyan football federation for this unspeakable behaviour.
“This can not be through insisting that Nigeria still takes part in this match given the very obvious situation”.
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