The conflict between Nigeria and Ghana has been going on for years, and as Ghana struggles in AFCON, Nigerians are using social media to connect with Ghana
Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Ivory Coast 1-0 on Thursday to claim their first three points in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. However, neighboring Ghana were not satisfied with their performance within their own group as they were rejected the most by Egypt. Thursday night’s game ended in a heartbreaking 2-2 draw for him.
As a result, Ghana lost to Cape Verde in the first match, and has only gained one point from two games, leaving them in an unstable situation.
After Ghana’s poor performance, Nigerians joked about her on social media. However, this is not the first time, as the peoples of the two countries have always been at odds in the areas of sports, food, entertainment, culture, and football.
Nigeria had the upper hand this time, and Nigerian soccer players took the lead. After Ghana’s draw with Egypt, Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala posted on his X-page that he was looking forward to joining the conversation.
We start this banter in the name of the father …..lead us as we embark on this sweet aromatic cooking ….Amen 🙏🏾 #CAF #Ghana
– ASISAT M.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) 18. 2024 年 1 月
This caused a huge reaction on social media, with Nigerian and Ghanaian fans mocking each other on social media. Oshoala fired several shots himself.
no lies told ……YOU HAVE A POINT #AFCON2023 https://t.co/yiH4qcwbgc
– ASISAT M.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) 18. 2024 年 1 月
– Latifat Adebayo-Ohio (@Phatill) 18. January 2024
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface was also initially part of Nigeria’s AFCON team, but was forced to leave due to injury, but later deleted his post.
This may be funny, but the question remains: Should Nigerian professional soccer players make such jokes?
In every sense of the word, the typical Nigerian youth loves jokes and jokes. It is no coincidence that Nigerians consume a lot of comics. Plus, these players are still very young, so forgive them for being a little cocky. Neapolitan hitman Victor Osimhen used to share a lot of memes on his social media, but since his daughter was born, the number has decreased significantly.
On the other hand, such actions may have a negative impact on players in the long run. This will put the spotlight on them and make them unnecessary.
Players like Oshoala and Boniface are role models for young players, but their inaction on social media can set a bad example for young players.
