Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa throws his weight behind embattled midfielder Alexander Iwobi after the latter was subject if ridicule by angry supporters; npflupdates.com reports.
Musa like other Nigerian footballers, journalists and top personalities is supporting Iwobi.
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Iwobi came under serious criticism by angry fans of the Super Eagles following Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast in the just concluded Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
According to comments from angry fans across social media platforms, Iwobi is not a Super Eagle material; and should be excluded from the team going forward.
What Ahmed Musa said about cyber-bullying of Alex Iwobi
Reacting to the criticism, Musa warned that those who engage in cyber-bullying are committing a grave offense, which is punishable by law.
“Dear fans, I want to please urge you to halt the cyber-bullying directed towards Alex Iwobi. Cyber bullying is not just a violation of decency but also a serious crime. It’s hypocritical to claim that football unites us while engaging in such behavior,” Musa posted on his X (formerly Twitter) handle.
According to the former Leicester City winger, losing a game is a sad experience; but doesn’t warrant cyber-bullying of a single player.
“Losing a game is undoubtedly tough, but targeting a single player for the team’s shortcomings is unfair and unjust. We win as a team, and we lose as a team. Alex gave his all on the field, just like every member of our squad.
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“Instead of spreading negativity, let’s show genuine love and support to our players. They need our encouragement now more than ever. Let’s uplift each other and stand united, both in victory and defeat.”
Nigeria will return to action in March, as they seek to secure a ticket for the 35th edition of the AFCON.
