WATCH | Gallants’ stranded duo return from ordeal in Libya

“We are very relieved, I think they have travelled a long journey now and should be very tired. We have arranged a press conference for tomorrow where we are going to talk about everything. 

“We are glad that they are here and we welcome them.” 

Gallants apparently settled the bill for staying at Elzargha's Benghazi hotel for their Caf Confederation Cup game against Al-Akhdar in that city on March 19.

But the club and Elzargha disagreed on costs incurred for the Libyan in assisting the club with a private plane from Istanbul to Benghazi after Marumo became stranded in Turkey due to flights being full on the Ramadan holiday. Elzargha apparently also assisted with travel in the city and arranging a new playing kit after Gallants' strip went missing during the travel confusion.

Matsena and Dhlomo apparently remained in Libya to settle the bill, but the size of the amount surprised Gallants, with Elzargha demanding R675,000. The hotel owner then prevented the two officials from travelling.

Various government departments and the South African Football Association played a part negotiating for their return.

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