Ghanaians On Social Media Troll Nigeria As Cote D’Ivoire Lifts The AFCON Trophy

• Côte d'Ivoire emerged victorious in the AFCON 2023 final against Nigeria, with a 2-1 win secured by goals from Frank Kessie and Sebastian Haller
• Despite Ghana's early exit from the tournament, Ghanaians joined in celebrating Côte d'Ivoire's win, with social media buzzing with memes and comments mocking Nigeria's defeat
• The defeat of Nigeria sparked widespread reactions on social media platforms, with many top trends revolving around the outcome of the final match

The hosts of AFCON 2023, Côte d'Ivoire, won the title by defeating their West African counterparts, Nigeria, in regulation time by two goals to one.

In an intense 90-minute showdown, defender Williams Troost-Ekong netted the opener for Nigeria in the first half.

Frank Kessie equalised for Cote D'Ivoire in the 62nd minute, and Sebastien Haller scored the winning goal for the Ivorians in the 81st minute.

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Cote d'Ivoire's win seems not to be for only the francophone nation but also for Ghanaians and South Africans.

Ghanaians on social media have been trolling Nigerians after they placed second in the tournament, even though the Black Stars did not progress from the group stage.

Ghanaian celebrities have taken to their social media handles to rejoice in the downfall of the Nigeria Super Eagles.

On X, formerly Twitter, for example, almost all the top 10 trends have something to do with Nigeria's loss.

Reactions from some Ghanaians after Nigeria's defeat

Read some of the comments by Ghanaians below.

@samgeorgegh said:

Dear Ivoriens, we know you guys are not on Twitter. Worry not, Ghanaians are here for you. What are neighbours for? We would cook those noisy giant birds nu! No AFCON. No Grammy. No Light. No Fuel. Most importantly, NO NOISE!

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@kofigyasi_ wrote:

As a Ghanaian the only song that comes to mind right now is “e don cast las las na everybody go chop breakfast” by burna boy

@garyalsmith asked:

What time does Hallelujah Challenge start? Will be nice if Ghanaians went there today in our numbers to thank the Good Lord for his enduring grace! HALLELUJAH!

@wode_maya said:

The eagle is down!!!! Over…. The eagle is down!!!!!! Over!

@A1nana_ wrote:

No Grammy no AFCON super Jon eagles

@OleleSalvador said:

Agenda delayed is not agenda denied! Super Eagles became a super okpo in the finals???? #AFCON2023 you beauty!!!

@gyaigyimii wrote:

Kudus had more goals than Osimhen at the Afcon. Kudus played 2 games

“They didn’t cedis coming”: Nigerians react as Ghana crash out

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that after Ghana's elimination from AFCON, Nigerian fans flooded social media platforms to mock the Black Stars following their final group match.

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Ghana, on the verge of advancing to the round of 16, succumbed to complacency in the closing minutes of their last group encounter against Mozambique.

This turn of events dashed Ghana's hopes of securing a fifth AFCON title, a feat they last accomplished in 1982 in Libya.

Source: YEN.com.gh