AFCON: Late AKA’s Tweet Emerges As Super Eagles Win Bafana Bafana, “Why Do We Always Lose to Naija?”

AFCON: Late AKA’s Tweet Emerges As Super Eagles Win Bafana Bafana, “Why Do We Always Lose to Naija?”

  • Following Nigeria’s match with South Africa at AFCON 2023, netizens dug up late rapper AKA’s Twitter post
  • The late South African star said there was a big rivalry between both countries that was more than just football
  • Many netizens had funny things to say about AKA's old tweet that also fit the current situation of things

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) match between South Africa and Nigeria has continued to cause a massive buzz on social media.

Shortly after the Super Eagles beat Bafana Bafana, Nigerians took to social media to celebrate, and it didn’t take long for netizens to dig up the tweet of late South African rapper, AKA.

AFCON 2023: Fans dig up late rapper AKA's tweet as Nigeria beats South Africa.
Fans react to late AKA's old tweet as Nigeria beats South Africa at AFCON 2023. Photos: @akaworldwide, @caf_online
Source: Instagram

During the AFCON 2019 quarterfinals, after the Super Eagles beat Bafana Bafana 2 goals to 1, AKA tweeted about how it hurts that South Africa loses everything to Nigeria.

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According to the late rapper, the AFCON match was bigger than just football. He called it the biggest rivalry on the continent.

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He wrote:

“I’m hurt man. This match was bigger than football. The biggest rivalry on the continent. Why do we always have to lose against Naija at EVERYTHING.”

See the tweet below:

Nigerians react to AKA's old tweet

AKA’s 2019 tweet resurfaced online after Nigeria beat South Africa once again at the 2023 AFCON match to qualify for the finals.

Many netizens had funny things to say about the late musician’s post that also fit the current situation of things. Read what some of them had to say below:

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This tweep VAR taunted the late AKA with Nigeria’s new win:

This netizen said AKA must be crying in his grave:

Uncle Deen said he’s reacting to AKA’s tweet from the future:

Success said it’s sad that AKA isn’t alive to witness Nigeria’s win:

J Hoodz trolled AKA with a cartoon photo:

Sir Iyke had this to say:

Savage quoted SA singer Tyla’s lyrics:

Kizz Daniel to fulfil promise to fan over Nigeria's win

Legit.ng recently reported that the Super Eagles' win over South Africa became a blessing for a Nigerian social media user.

This was after Kizz Daniel disclosed plans to fly a lucky fan to the UK. The fan had reached a pact with the Twe Twe singer before the faceoff between Nigeria and South Africa.

He vowed to attend the singer's show in the UK if Nigeria defeated South Africa in the AFCON.

Source: Legit.ng

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Taiwo Owolawi (Entertainment Editor) Taiwo Owolawi is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with four years of work experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from Osun State University with a degree in English and International Studies in 2016. She has also moved on to pursue courses in Public Relations and Copywriting. Taiwo emerged as Legit.ng's Best Entertainment Editor in 2022. Contact: taiwo.owolawi@corp.legit.ng.