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Soccer News of Friday, 2 June 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Knocks for Flying Eagles star who dedicated his U20 World Cup Goal against Argentina to President Tinubu

Flying Eagles forward, Ibrahim Muhammad Flying Eagles forward, Ibrahim Muhammad

Nigerian on social media have called out Flying Eagles forward, Ibrahim Muhammad after he dedicated his goal against Argentina at the ongoing FIFA Unde- 20 World Cup to the new President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

The Flying Eagles triumphed against the host Argentina in the second round of the tournament - the victory was their first win over a South American team at the U20 FIFA World Cup.

Speaking after scoring the winning goal, Muhammad told the press: "It was a good game for us because we had the confidence before the game that we would win and we did it. We are all happy and we want to continue improving. As for my goal against Argentina, I dedicate it to our new President Tinubu."

The video has since gone viral and has attracted several reactions on social media.

The Flying Eagles will be in action on Sunday, June 4, for their quarter-final game against South Korea who defeated Ecuador.



See how Nigerians reacted

AnitaIkwewu said: "Idiooottttttttt!!!! Odee !!! See him face lyk fowl NYASH
Nonsense!!!! Gettauuuuttttt ema wo enu oloriburuku bi whistle badadasshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !! Dix one don quench any future likeness from me werey"

Kajorscommented: "This one don carry politics enter this tournament! E don end be that ohh!"

Micheal_lord_detso wrote: "Chaiiiii dedicating your goal to him instead of to Nigerians who are praying for you guys to win. Let's see how the next match will go."

messienette commented: "When you come back keep your money well ooo. N500/litre"

Jerry_moses_10 said: "Toh wey fuel don be 500 per litre"

mikeway_ commented: "E be like say something Dey worry this one for head Abi him never hear the new scores for 9ja fuel price"