Rufai Oseni Criticizes Super Eagles’ Performance in AFCON 2023 Loss to Ivory Coast

In a captivating Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a 2-1 defeat to Ivory Coast, with the latter emerging as the champions on their home turf.

The thrilling match, which took place on February 11, 2024, saw the Super Eagles take an early lead in the first half with a stunning header from William Troost-Ekong.

However, Ivory Coast’s resilience and determination led them to equalize in the second half through a powerful header by Franck Kessie.

The nail-biting final moments of the game saw Ivory Coast’s Sebastien Haller flick the ball past Nigeria’s goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, securing the victory for the hosts.

The dramatic win has stirred emotions among football fans and has prompted a reaction from Nigerian sports analyst, Rufai Oseni.

In his X post, Oseni expressed his disappointment with the Super Eagles’ performance, describing it as “woeful” and “terrible.”

He further criticized the team’s lack of shots on goal, stating that they only had one throughout the entire game.

Oseni’s reaction reflects the general sentiment among many Nigerian fans, who had high hopes for their team’s success in the tournament.

Despite the loss, the Super Eagles can take solace in the fact that they gave a valiant effort and provided an entertaining spectacle for fans around the world.

As the dust settles on this thrilling tournament, both teams will undoubtedly use this experience to grow and improve in future competitions.

Meanwhile, Ivory Coast can revel in their triumph, as they have once again proven their mettle in the world of African football.