- Super Eagles of Nigeria unite against cyberbullying in support of teammate Alex Iwobi.
- Alex Iwobi faced intense criticism after Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the AFCON finals, prompting him to delete his Instagram account.
- Celebrities speak out on social media urging critics to cease attacking Iwobi and show support for the team.
- Super Eagles stars, including Victor Osimhen, William Troost-Ekong, Samuel Chukwueze, and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo, condemn cyberbullying and express solidarity with Iwobi.
Popular Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen and other Super Eagles squad members of Nigeria have joined forces to combat cyberbullying, standing firmly behind their teammate, Alex Iwobi.
The move comes in response to the wave of criticism directed at Iwobi following Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the AFCON finals.
After the defeat, social media were flooded with negative comments and criticisms targeted at Alex Iwobi, prompting several celebrities to speak out in defense of the player.
Expressing their discontent with the online harassment, these figures urged critics to cease attacking Iwobi and instead show support for the entire team.
Unfortunately, the relentless criticism took its toll on Alex Iwobi, prompting him to delete his Instagram account due to cyberbullying.
Surprisingly, the Super Eagles stars, including renowned players like Victor Osimhen, William Troost-Ekong, Samuel Chukwueze, and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo, have rallied together to stand by their teammate and condemn cyberbullying.
Through a collective message posted on their social media accounts, they emphasized the importance of unity within the team, regardless of victories or defeats.
“We win together. We lose together. We are all one. Some of our fans should do better. @alexanderiwobi,” the post read.
See below;
