A small group of Nigerian men recently vented their frustrations on a flat-screen television after the Super Eagles lost to the Ivorian national football team in the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament in Ivory Coast.
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Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the Afcon final at Abidjan's Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Sunday, February 11, securing victory on home soil. After the match, a video of some Super Eagles fans went viral on social media.
The footage shows a group of Nigerian men smashing a television, ripping it from the wall and then slamming it on the floor in frustration.
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Super Eagles fans were stunned on social media after netizens saw their clip. Social media users could not believe the reaction of Nigerian fans during the loss to Ivory Coast.
The 2023 Afcon tournament has concluded and Bafana Bafana players are set to return to South Africa on Wednesday 14 February with bronze medals.
The South African national soccer team lost to Nigeria in the semi-finals at the recent Afcon tournament, finishing third. Tsusa LIVE Bafana Bafana have exceeded expectations at Afcon, ranking 66th in the world and 12th in Africa.
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Take a look at the reactions from social media below…
“What kind of anger is this 😂😂😂,” @mai_vema_twins said.
“😂😂😂😂😂,” @ntobephakathwayo responded.
“The TV didn't do anything, bro… it just passed by 🧑🏽🦯🧑🏽🦯🧑🏽🦯✌🏽” @_she_is_gcino_ replied.
“LOL! Sour grapes 🤣🤣🤣,” commented @zandy_galela.
@asnathnathipwemalr responded, “Oh no drama bassoon 😂😂😂.”
“Why are you putting it on TV? Yoo 😂😂😂😂,” asked @thrashy_itx.ww.
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