Seven Eritrean football players of the national team have reportedly vanished in South Africa following their historic participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying stage.
This marks the first time in 19 years that Eritrea has progressed this far, yet the celebrations have been overshadowed by the players’ refusal to return home after their match against Eswatini.
Out of the ten local-based players who were part of the team, only three — Ablelom Teklezgi, Nahom Tadese, and Romel Abdu—have made their way back to Eritrea.
Eritrea, often referred to as “African North Korea,” has long been a hotspot for concerns surrounding human rights and political repression.
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