On Friday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles overturned a first‑half deficit to defeat Madagascar 2‑1 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The comeback was secured by second‑half goals from George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor.
The win keeps Nigeria in contention for a spot at the 2027 AFCON tournament, a competition that determines the champion of African football every two years. While the result was welcomed, many supporters took to X to voice criticism of individual performances despite the victory.
Fans highlighted a perceived lack of teamwork and missed opportunities. One user wrote, “A lot of individual play: Akor Adams and Lookman confirm Osimhen’s frustration at last AFCON. They never want to pass the ball,” while another complained, “Lookman and Akor, I can’t recognize them anymore, too many missed chances.”
@judon20: “A lot of individual play: Akor Adams and Lookman confirm Osimhen’s frustration at last AFCON. They never want to pass the ball. Bassey’s frequent attack forays should be cautioned: his stubborn move to attack led to the loss of the ball, and the scary one‑on‑one Nwabali saved.”
@Hubpidginmx: “Iwobi is not respected enough. Lookman and Akor, I can’t recognize them anymore, too many missed chances.”
@SomadinaTrust: “Akor Adam should be rested, Tolu still needs improvement.”
@ykteevon: “How is Chukwueze making this starting lineup. He still carries Lookman to play for midfield, then Bruno as a winger. Ndidi contributes nothing to the team. Captain, my ass. I am done.”
@BarnabasOkg5bd: “People don’t give enough respect to Nwabali because he doesn’t play in Europe. Don’t get why the coach took George out. He was really good. Uzor looks promising. Very good baller. Simon still brings a lot of creativity. Akor was disappointing.”
Other commentators suggested that the victory owed as much to luck as to performance, with one fan noting, “This game today no follow at all make we forget say we dey lucky.” As Nigeria prepares for its next qualifier, the mixed reactions underscore the pressure on the squad to deliver consistent, collective play in the run‑up to AFCON 2027.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
