Speed Darlington actually cheered against his home country just to spite the government because the controversial musician hopped on X to celebrate Nigeria crashing out. He posted that seeing the Super Eagles lose prevents the APC from using a sports victory to mask their poor leadership record. The artist felt relieved that the administration could not claim this trophy as a distraction from their failures.
The national squad dropped the ball against Morocco during the semifinals. That intense match dragged on with zero goals through regulation and overtime until the host nation snatched victory via penalty kicks. The final tally read four to two in favor of the home team.
Dreams of a fourth continental title died when Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyeamachi failed to convert their shots from the spot. That stumble means the team faces Egypt next to fight for a bronze medal instead of gold.
The national squad dropped the ball against Morocco during the semifinals. That intense match dragged on with zero goals through regulation and overtime until the host nation snatched victory via penalty kicks. The final tally read four to two in favor of the home team.
Dreams of a fourth continental title died when Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyeamachi failed to convert their shots from the spot. That stumble means the team faces Egypt next to fight for a bronze medal instead of gold.