‘Fairly Used Cup’- Angry Nigerians React After AFCON 2023 Final Loss
Following Nigeria’s defeat in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON final which ended in a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast on Sunday night, many Nigerians across social media have weighed in on the performance.
Recall in the last match, Osimhen, who has been impressive for Nigeria at the tournament could not lead Jose Peseiro’s side to victory against Ivory Coast.
The development has set a melancholic mood for most Nigerians as they wondered why the Super Eagles could not sustain their captivating success till the end.
However, an emotional video shared online showed a crestfallen Osimhen walking into the changing room has caught the attention of many.
While some sympathised with the Nigerian team, especially Osimhen, some ridiculed the appearance of the AFCON cup, saying, ‘It is ugly and does not look original.’
Here are some of the comments below.
One Emmanuella Adieme wrote, ‘The cup no even fine
Fairly used cup🙄
Be like na Aba cup sef
Thank God say we no win em
🚶🚶🚶🚶🚶’
Precious Berrycut, wrote, “2nd position is the better than to kick us off in the Semi-finals match Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 is a great country 👍👌 one love ❤”
Chibest Favour, “I have observed these guys. In the history of Nigerian soccer, no team has ever loved themselves like this one’s. The love within the camp is unbreakable. The humility is top-notch. I remember the days of Yobo. Good stars but we brought in tribalism inside the camp. When a person misses they say it’s Yoruba or it’s Igbos that’s spoiling the team. But now we see Efiong Aina Victor Nwabali playing. I pray this unity can spread to us citizens of this great country please God. Even if I don’t see it let my children see this great nation rise again. Up Naija”
Ujuchidinma Emmanuel said, “I didn’t believe my tears 😭 will drop while watching this. It’s emotional. But we move.”
Obuoye Rogzy wrote, “You guys tried, is better we lose the cup than bringing it to this our heartless president called jagaban his hands don’t deserve to touch it… My brother Tinubu made everything hard in this country, love 🫶 you guys, so much 😘 appreciate your efforts one Nigeria 🇳🇬🦅🦅🦅💪✌️”
Albright Uwana said, “Osimhen remains a legend, Drogba knows that”
What are your views?
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