As Nigerians await the verdict of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on complaint lodged by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) against Libya for the ill treatment of the Super Eagles, former Nigerian internationals, Garba Lawal and Dahiru Sadi have joined those calling on the continental football governing body apply heavy sanction on Libya.
Speaking to Daily Trust, a member of the 1996 all conquering Dream Team, Garba Lawal, said “CAF is not doing enough. The behaviour of Libya is totally unacceptable. Football is not a do-or-die affair. This is football, not war.”
“Libya shouldn’t escape serious punishment from CAF.”
Another ex-international, Dahiru Sadi, said “I totally support the decision to pull out of the match. We can’t fold our hands and watch what is happening in football.
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“Why is it that anything negative is in Africa? I am calling on CAF to urgently sanction Libya to serve as a deterrent to others.”
While the Super Eagles were still in bondage, the substantive captain of the team, Ahmed Musa also called on CAF to punish Libya over the dehumanising treatment of his teammates.
Musa tweeted on X: “I’m extremely disappointed by the unjust treatment of the Super Eagles, the NFF officials, as well as dignitaries in Libya.
“This is not sportsmanship, and I want the football governing body, CAF, to intervene and investigate this incident.”
