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Aside from arguments about who prepares the best jollof rice, Nigerians and Ghanaians wage war against each other when it pertains to bragging rights at AFCON.
While the Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the next round of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast (otherwise known as Cote D’Ivoire), the Black Stars of Ghana who have somehow finished the group stages in 3rd position with 2 points in Group B will be patient to know their fate at the ongoing continental competition.
In this moment, it is not certain they might be qualifying from the group as one of the “Best losers” as they were only able to garner 2 points from three matches. Simply put, it is an herculean task, however, this is AFCON, anything can happen.
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Ghanaian fans across the globe have been unable to decipher how their athletes failed to hold on to a 2-goal lead against a Mozambique team that were very much heading out of the competition until the 90th minute of the clash.
In the 15th minute, Jordan Ayew had put Ghana ahead, placing them in second place behind an impressive Cape Verde side that was simultaneously vying against the Pharoahs of Egypt in another match in Group B.
Jordan Ayew converted a second penalty in the 70th minute in second half to solidify Ghana’s place in the round of 16 or so we thought until the 90th minute when Genu Catamo pulled one back from the spot for Mozambique.
In the concluding minutes of the contest, the Ghanaian players were unable to put themselves together as they gave away their lead in the concluding minutes of the match.
Reinildo Mandava’s last minute equalizer meant the Black Stars of Ghana would have to wait until Wednesday night to confirm their status as one of the “best losers” to go through to the next round.
Meanwhile, Mozambique despite being on the same point with Ghana has an inferior goal difference, hence, they have been eliminated from the competition.
Cape Verde who already qualified as top of Group B after winning their opening matches against Ghana and Mozambique played a 1-1 draw against Egypt. Interestingly, the Pharoahs of Egypt will go through to the next round with 3 points without winning a single match.
Here is how Group B finished:
Nigerians Troll Ghanaians Following Possible Exit From AFCON
Earlier on Monday night, the Super Eagles of Nigeria confirmed their spot in the next round after garnering 7 points from three matches in Group A. This meant Nigerians would gaze their focus on their West African neighbors, Ghana.
To the dismay of Ghanaian supporters, their players disappointed, hence, Nigerian netizens who are usually heinous with their comments on the microblogging site, X (otherwise known as Twitter) appeared on the social media platform with their scythes.
Below is a cross section of comments garnered from the microblogging site, X. Read comments below:
Good morning guys !?
— Eli Love (@Abrantielove) January 23, 2024
I just want to remind you that fear women and fear Ghana black stars
Ewoo!!
— Daishkawa Lagos (@daishkawa) January 19, 2024
Ghana Black Stars have turned Ghanaians mad!!! pic.twitter.com/laDRltqw8m
Ghana black stars, we used to be a nation
— Deyopic.twitter.com/PUkxih4m0P
(@f2pdeyo) January 23, 2024
'Ghana must go' bags has been trending since yesterday.
— OVA TV MEDIA (@ovatvmedia) January 23, 2024
Why please?pic.twitter.com/jMswi0J37r
Ghana must go
— Ọládéléhttps://t.co/Dvho4XOwVl
Ghana must go
— The Femenist ™️ (@El_Femnesser) January 22, 2024https://t.co/qOgX4EqOW1
What happened to Ghana?
— DesmundOris (@Desmund_Oris) January 23, 2024
Ghana must gopic.twitter.com/mLvmMwu7t0
If this tweet crosses your TL, repost and reply with “Ghana Must Go” let’s make it trend
— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) January 22, 2024pic.twitter.com/fo9RMNz93l
I’ll never delete this
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Ghana must go#AFCON2023 https://t.co/2IcWVHtSXy pic.twitter.com/mfW7ZqFILN
SIR KHAY
(@sleek_khay) January 22, 2024
Just like and pass
— Ikiebe Peter
Ghana must Go(@Osemekhona) January 23, 2024
Richard Ofori has made Mohammed kudus speechless
— Financial Enzo (@Yakubukadir1) January 22, 2024. Dede ayew has become the worst ever captain in the history of Ghana’s football. Asamoah gyan we are sorry
pic.twitter.com/BFCkigtiwR
Chris Hughton, Dede Ayew and Richard Ofori really worry this man. I need a translation please
— 𝗦𝗮𝘀a
Last game Jordan Ayew just Dey keep ball. Innaki Dey do runs he no Dey pass. Dede Ayew enter pitch and suddenly Jordan Ayew knew how to cross into the 18 lmao
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) January 23, 2024
