AFCON: Super Eagles Stars Rally Round Alex Iwobi In Solidarity Against Cyberbullying
Super Eagles and Super Falcons players have rallied support for one of their own Alex Iwobi after he was bullied online.
Alex Iwobi has come under severe attack on social media since the end of the African Cup of Nations. People have insulted, mocked, and posted all kinds of things about him. This has caused him to delete all his pictures on Instagram except one.
Some of the people who led the attack on him, like Tunde Ednut and Very Dark Man, have made U-turns and condemned fans for attacking Iwobi. There have even been rumors that Iwobi is planning to quit the Super Eagles.
Now Super Eagles and Super Falcons players have risen in support of Iwobi. They have taken to their social media pages to show support for the midfielder
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night, Musa said the team lost the final match against hosts Ivory Coast on Sunday, noting that it is unfair to single out Iwobi for attacks.
“Dear fans, I want to please urge you to halt the cyber-bullying directed towards Alex Iwobi,” Musa wrote. “Cyberbullying 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.
“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.
“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. Thanks.”
