Victor Osimhen has released a statement on social media over the inhumane treatment of Super Eagles players at the Al Abaq airport in Libya.
The team have been held hostage at the airport since their arrival last night after Libyan authorities redirected their flight to a remote station a few hours from landing.
The reigning African Footballer of the Year missed the international game due to an injury suffered during Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa about two weeks ago.
Osimhen has broken his silence on the incident with a statement on his Instagram story, condemning the act and calling on CAF to duly address the inhumane act.
“I am disappointed by the unfair treatment my brothers and coaches are facing at the Libya airport last night. Actions like this go against the spirit of sportsmanship. My support is with my team, and I know they’ll stay strong despite these obstacles,” he wrote....Read Full Article [Click Here>]
Victor Osimhen breaks silence over Super Eagles' mistreatment in Libya. pic.twitter.com/yUxxSGbRyH
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“I call on CAF and other football bodies to intervene, as my teammates and officials are still stranded at the airport in Libya. This is uncalled for and inhumane. We stand together, stronger than ever.”
In Osimhen’s absence, the team won the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, thanks to Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s late strike.
