After the loss of Alkann…the Nigerian goalkeeper comforts Morocco with sarcasm – Algeria Aljadeed

In a situation that sparked widespread controversy after the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final, Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabili, addressed the Moroccan fans after their loss to Senegal in a way that caught attention.

Addressing the Moroccan fans, Nwabili said: “Use my towel that you are carrying to wipe your tears.” This statement, which some considered provocative, confirmed the goalkeeper and his team’s confidence in victory and in their team’s performance during the exciting final match.

This statement sparked widespread interaction on social media, between those who considered it a sports joke in the spirit of competition, and those who saw it as crossing the boundaries between players and fans.

In later statements, Nwabili stressed that his speech was to express joy over the victory, stressing that football is full of emotions and enthusiastic attitudes, and that the spirit of competition must always be respected on the field.

The goalkeeper’s statement comes at a time when tension is increasing between the fans of the two teams after the final match, reflecting the intense sporting conflict that characterized the current edition of the African Cup of Nations.

Yassin Lamani