The Super Eagles of Nigeria
Some Ghanaian football fans have urged Nigeria to tone down their celebrations after defeating Gabon in the World Cup play-off match.
The game, which took place in Morocco on November 13, 2025, saw the Super Eagles run riot against their opponents as Victor Osimhen’s brace helped them secure a 4-1 win over Gabon.
They will face the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, November 16, 2025, with the winner advancing to the continental play-offs in March 2026.
After the game, Nigerians took to social media to celebrate their commanding victory and expressed confidence in qualifying for the Mundial.
Watch highlights of Ghana’s 2-0 defeat against Japan
Some of them took a swipe at Ghanaians, claiming that if they qualify, they will ridicule Ghana for failing to qualify for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
This rekindled the rivalry between both sides, as Ghanaians responded sharply, urging Nigerians to be patient and support their team through the qualification stages.
Others mocked that until Nigeria qualifies, they have no right to mock Ghana about anything, nor should they brag or question the AFCON fiasco.
The rivalry between the two countries remains fierce, as the Black Stars eliminated the Super Eagles to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
I align with Ghana because of my parents but I hope Nigeria also qualifies. I want to see African countries succeed in sports.
— THE BLUES (@Troll_CFC) November 13, 2025
Nigeria won’t qualify.. they have a long way to go
— Ajet Media 365 (@AjetMedia365) November 14, 2025
Na lie😂😂😂 Qualify first😂
— aMbiTion (@kwadwoP_Ad) November 13, 2025
You’re the same person that will cry too by 6pm
— Andy Terry (@AndyTerry17) November 13, 2025
Nigeria that will come back after the group stage?? Ahh 🤣🤣🤣
— Tema Mayor 🇬🇭 🇬🇧 (@Pro_designer_) November 13, 2025
This is like being in a fight where you’re down and taking heavy punches but you keep shouting if I get up erh… 😂😂
— 💎🍷✨1piece Music🍾🥤💫 (@_1nepiece) November 13, 2025
That’s just the beautiful chaos of African football rivalries. We can’t help but poke fun at each other, but it’s all love. It just shows how passionate we are about our teams and the beautiful game.
— Gelson Luz (@gelsonluz) November 14, 2025
Starting what you can’t finish pic.twitter.com/PczTxVCaN6
— 𝕏 Ghana 🇬🇭 (@xghana_) November 13, 2025
Qualify first baba
— Mykel (@Bra_Mykel) November 13, 2025
“When”You’re going nowhere buddy pic.twitter.com/GGGbkNEZyQ
— Opabene Kwadwo🕴🏽 (@QuajoMedley) November 13, 2025
Wait?
Ghana didn’t qualify??— KAEL💼 (@KaelSyndicate) November 13, 2025
Make we first deliver this polling unit 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/PJ4mXm4Tzf
— It’s _CROWN (@Crowned_Pamah) November 13, 2025
We will be there when it goes sideways pic.twitter.com/IJH2WQq7rA
— Berneese (@theberneese) November 13, 2025
SB/JE
