Gehgeh Challenges Super Eagles to Match Flamingos’ Success, Mocks Senior Team Over Trophy Drought
Social media personality and financial commentator Gehgeh has taken a swipe at the Super Eagles, challenging Nigeria’s senior men’s team to match the achievements of the country’s female Under-17 side.
In a video shared online, Gehgeh congratulated the young female footballers on their latest championship success but used the occasion to criticise the senior men’s team’s record in major competitions.
He questioned why Nigeria continued to struggle for major football honours at the senior men’s level despite having players such as Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Ahmed Musa and former international star Austin ‘Jay-Jay’ Okocha.
Gehgeh also challenged the Super Eagles to reconsider the eagle symbol associated with the team if they could not deliver trophies for the country.
“If una know say una no go win anything for Nigeria, make una remove that eagle wey dey Super Eagles and put Urobo fowl there because it is a shame to Nigerians,” he said.
His comments followed the achievement of Nigeria’s female Under-17 team, popularly known as the Flamingos, which he presented as an example of the success he expects from the country’s senior male footballers.
The video has brought renewed attention to comparisons between Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national football teams and their performances in international competitions.
