AFCON 2027: Fans react as Super Eagles beat Madagascar, criticise Lookman, Akor

Nigerian football fans have reacted to the Super Eagles’ victory over Madagascar in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Friday.

Eric Chelle’s men came from a goal down to beat Madagascar 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.

Goals from George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor gave Nigeria the victory against Madagascar.

Reacting to the result, some Nigerians criticised several Super Eagles players and urged them to improve their performances in subsequent matches, while others insisted that Nigeria was lucky to beat Madagascar.

Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST on X:

@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.”

@zara_praise: “Ademola was nowhere to be found. Sincerely, we went wrong, we were caught off guard by the defence, but improved though in the second half.”

@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.”

@privatepageof: “Pls tell Chukwueze to take his chances at goal next time. Plus, I think Moses Usor will need more playtime to prove to us he can bench chukwueze cos that’s a world-class goal that will live on for the records.”

@Sonofman_EL: “This game today no follow at all make we forget say we dey lucky.”

@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.”

@YUNGMACHALA01: “No more space for attackers anybody wey no play well comot am anybody wey no score comot am, and we need another creative midfielder.”