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Nigeria vs. Ivory Coast: Twitter cooks Nigerians over AFCON finale
Ghanaians will be tempted to say ‘Nigerians didn’t Cedis coming’, and surely no one saw the crunching AFCON defeat coming for the Super Eagles.
Finals can be tough, however losing one is by far tougher, and right now, no one wants to be ‘Nigeria‘ on social media, especially on Twitter following the defeat to Ivory Coast in the AFCON final.
Nigerian fans ever since the AFCON tournament, held a notoriety in banter against its neighboring countries, Ghana and Cameroon, and just after falling to the Ivorians, the Twitter receipts and reactions came on the hot heels for Nigerians.
It was a shocking 2-1 defeat for the Super Eagles who came into the match looking as favorites to clinch a 4th AFCON title in front of a fully stacked stadium of Ivorians.
However, football had its own narratives; ones that didn’t suit Nigeria against the host nation, who gained qualification into the knock out stages via a best loser category and few results going their favor in the lead up to the final.
The Twitter reactions following the defeat were harsh for the Super Eagles fans but same time funny on Nigerians who held the waves on social media leading up to the final.
A quiet front it would be for fans from here on out as the Nigeria national team will return to face the realities on ground while seeking their next line of action.
Here are some of the social media receipts and reactions;
The only cup Victor Osimhen and nigerians are returning to Nigeria
A cup of poridge 🇳🇬 Cote D'Ivoire pic.twitter.com/5YHcTQUeNT— Sholla 🇰🇪 (@Haaland_sholla) February 12, 2024
Ivory Coast refused to sell tickets to Nigeria — Influencer pic.twitter.com/QysLXqu5Mw
— Naija (@Naija_PR) February 12, 2024
Tears flow endlessly from singer Teni, after the Super Eagles defeat by Ivory Coast
pic.twitter.com/W0LzRXOzMm— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) February 11, 2024
Make we cook ourselves tomorrow, for this night, let's defend against Ghana.
— Chidi (@CeeChidi) February 11, 2024
A shock news will hit the Super Eagles in few days.
Stay updated.
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) February 12, 2024
Thank you X
Finally deleting my acct
❤️— Victor Boniface (@boniface_jrn) February 11, 2024
Imagine, after this huge loss…. Lost appetite for Heineken, left the pub angrily without even saying a word to my peeps.
Then after getting to Birmingham new street train station, Train to Coventry from New street has been cancelled.
Iya meji tii f'ee je okugbe mii ooo
😂😂
— Ademola Odumesi (@AdemolaOdu82388) February 11, 2024
A few ruffled feathers, but we sip wine with pride, offering elephants a taste of what it means to be three-time champions of Africa. #afcon2023 #afconondstv #gosupereagles #afconfinals #NIGCIV pic.twitter.com/lvyEHWK5dS
— DStv Nigeria (@DStvNg) February 11, 2024
The lines are still from a Nigerian artist. What did Shatta Wale say? https://t.co/QbJCNM4yiF
— Asanwa causing trouble 🇬🇧🇬🇧 (@iamyeychii) February 11, 2024
Don't blame Nigeria. The stadium had its lights on during the entire match. Nigerian players got destabilized. #AFCON2023 #CAN2023
— Rebecca Enonchong (@africatechie) February 11, 2024
And with our final match against our dear African brothers, Cote d'Ivoire, today, we come to the end of the AFCON tournament. Our national team, the Super Eagles, put in their best efforts with high energy, stamina, and tactics, but in the end,
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) February 11, 2024
Pls, who really won #AFCON? 👀
— Frank Donga™ (@frankdonga_) February 12, 2024
What's crazy is all of Africa is coming for us
— Simi (@SympLySimi) February 11, 2024
This game will not be close. We will beat Côte d’Ivoire like they broke into our Central Bank.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) February 11, 2024
At least our own journalists no go beat our players 🇳🇬🥹…..who @PoojaMedia go fit beat for that team sef 😂😂🤣 #AFCON2023
— ASISAT M.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) February 11, 2024
Nigerian Artiste, Lamboginny express his displeasure with Nigeria's performance against Cote d'Ivoire in the 2023 AFCON Final. pic.twitter.com/6no6gljt6E
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) February 12, 2024
Our aim wasn't to win the final. We just wanted to beat South Africa and laugh at Ghana
— Montego (@Monntego) February 12, 2024
If Richard Ofori no touch the ball, like Ivory Coast wouldn't have qualified and Nigeria might have been Champions, Thank You Richard pic.twitter.com/s0td9nnmZ3
— Twilight (@the_marcoli_boy) February 12, 2024
Nigeria wake up, we have not forgotten 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/XJ2DfpRFOK
— Lesilo Rula 🇿🇦 (@kay_mahapa) February 12, 2024
i really wanted nigeria to win the AFCON so they can fix their lights with some of the money. pic.twitter.com/xzoIOScC9O
— Orlando 🎈🇬🇭 (@starboyorlando_) February 12, 2024
good morning to everyone except nigerians pic.twitter.com/EW5JMyZLCe
— Orlando 🎈🇬🇭 (@starboyorlando_) February 12, 2024
The silence you're witnessing on all social media platforms has been proudly sponsored by Ivory Coast
Thank you for humbling Nigeria pic.twitter.com/yT26CoZMoC
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) February 11, 2024
If you ever feel stup!d in life, remember Nigeria printed “Winners AFCON 2023” t shirts to use this evening pic.twitter.com/gN0aeDxkGK
— Lατιf (@iLatif_) February 11, 2024
Ghana 0 wins, gone home
Nigeria 5 wins, going homeWork smarter, not harder https://t.co/qYuVT1AHC2
— Torgbuigà🇶🇦 (@Mr_Ceyram) February 11, 2024
As a Ghanaian, support Nigeria or sing in French.
Me: pic.twitter.com/EuzyvUs1RJ
— Kobbie Mainoo’s Big Sister👸🏽❤️ (@kemi_kerls) February 11, 2024
