The Super Eagles of Nigeria were tonight kicked out of the AFCON 2021 today by the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in the second round....CONTINUE READING
The Tunisians scored in the 46th minute of the second half when Youssef M’Sakni shot from outside the box beat to beat Okoye.
“What a story we have on our hands here!” 👀
Tunisia take a SHOCK lead against Nigeria! 😮 pic.twitter.com/vglRatsQJM
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 23, 2022
Things got worse for the Super Eagles when Everton player Alexander Iwobi received a red card in the 64th minute, moments after coming in as a substitute.
In the 64th minute Iwobi received a red card.
Just minutes after coming on Everton’s Alex Iwobi is sent off after the referee upgrades his yellow card to a red one following a VAR Review! 😮 pic.twitter.com/bEpQpU6SMJ
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 23, 2022
The Super Eagles defeat comes as a major upset in this year’s tournament. The Nigerian squad was the only team to get 9 points in the group stages. Many analysts touted the Austin Eguavoen team to reach the final and win the tournament for the fourth time.
Now, the Super Eagles will face the Black Stars of Ghana in the African World Cup play-offs. The draw promises to be an exciting West African derby between the two African football giants. It would be the first test for the newly appointed Jose Peseiro, who was announced as the Super Eagles coach in December.
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