Abacha couldn’t guarantee Eagles’ safety at AFCON ’96 – Babangida

The former Ajax forward in an interview with AOIFootball.com said the country’s then Head of State, the late General Sani Abacha, could not guarantee the team’s safety at the tournament due to the political issues between both countries.

Nigeria, who won the 1994 AFCON edition in Tunisa after defeating Zambia in the final, had to pull out of the next tournament, citing fears over the security of the national team in South Africa, which strongly criticised the Nigerian government for executing the famous Ogoni Nine. The Eagles were tipped to successfully defend their title in South Africa considering the array of stars that the country paraded, but missed out on the opportunity to do so.

Babangida explained that Abacha had a meeting with the players to explain why they would miss the tournament. “He summoned us to Aso Rock and explained to us his problem with the rest of the world and also with South Africa,” Babangida told AOIFootball.“He, however, told us that we could go at our own risk but we decided to honour the father of the nation,” Babangida revealed.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

Okay so your point? Make this abacha man rest now, even from em grave he still dey send FG steady alert, no appreciation

Old news. Abacha is a benevolent ancestor. The issue on ground is covid 19 . Go and donate your quota

Una 4-4-2 diamond formation too much... What have that got to do with current situation we're into? No time for side attraction, what have 2020 got to do with 1996 incident? For those of you lagging welcome to 2020, now which way forward for the pandemic issue on ground?

Shhhhhh !!! Could you people be silent please, let the man Rest In Peace and let our stashed money be coming back silently too.

So wee shu go and arrest him abi.

See this man, what is our problem with '96 now?

Good night

We the Living are still clamouring for the betterment of the country while some old peps are still sitting for one corner remembering Mr Abacha failure to guarantee eagles safety. So many jokers around mhen

Allow Abacha rest

Let Abacha be. We have greater issue now to tackle

Biko why is this useless piece of info important at this time? Abì baba is now senile? Can he donate to covid 19 fund and leave history for now?

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