“We know how football can unite the entire world, but for them to act like this, I cannot comprehend seriously. It was strange.

“CAF is human; they would do their investigations and come up with solutions.”

The game scheduled to be held on Tuesday was abandoned owing to the poor treatment of the Eagles players and their officials, most of whom suffered from ill health as affirmed by the team’s doctor.

The Confederation of African Football said it had launched an investigation into the matter and will make a pronouncement upon conclusion.

The incident, one of the most talked about issues over the last 24 hours, has sparked widespread condemnation from fellow footballers, international media, clubs, and human rights organisations.