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Afcon: Why fans are unhappy with Nigeria in last 16

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Nigeria's defender William Troost-Ekong (C) celebrates after shooting a penalty and scoring his team's first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 group A football match between Ivory Coast and Nigeria at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on January 18, 2024. PHOTO | AFP

By  Mohammed Momoh

Contributor based in Abuja, Nigeria

Nation Media Group

Nigeria’s Super Eagles were always carrying a heavier burden: To prove that it still one of the great footballing nations in Africa. But when the team qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Round of 16 on Tuesday, its fans were unhappy. Why?

Some say the team’s two goals in the ongoing Afcon were gifted; a penalty and an own goal. Now they fear they may not make more progress. 

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