Following the Confederation of African Football’s ruling favoring Nigeria’s Super Eagles after mistreatment in Libya, Nigerian workers in Libya face mass arrests. CAF awarded Nigeria three points and a $50,000 fine against Libya, citing Libya’s misconduct under AFCON regulations.
The Super Eagles were detained for 20 hours at Al-Abraq Airport, prompting Nigeria’s withdrawal from the match. Outraged, Libyan media called for a crackdown on Nigerians, claiming they should bear the fine’s burden.
Mass arrests began, with Nigerians being fined or detained, regardless of legal residency.
The Nigerian community’s President, Peter Omoregbie, confirmed the crackdown, urging diplomatic intervention.
Libya’s Human Rights Chair, Ahmed Hamza, warned authorities against retaliatory actions, cautioning possible international consequences.
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