Twitter reactions: Nigerians applaud Ighalo for his brace as Super Eagles beat Cameroon in the 2nd round of AFCON 2019

Steve Dede 05:44 - 07 July 2019

Odion Ighalo starred as Nigeria beat defending African champions Cameroon in a blockbuster last-16 clash

A collection of tweets as Nigerians reacted to Super Eagles win over Cameroon on Saturday.

What a difference a year has made; Odion Ighalo was public enemy number one after a missed a couple of chances as Nigeria crashed out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and a year later, he is being applauded for his performance at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Ighalo netted a brace and grabbed an assist as the Super Eagles of Nigeria beat Cameroon 3-2 on Saturday, July 6 to advance to the quarterfinals of AFCON 2019.

It was a complete performance for the striker who was named Man of the Match after the game.

Odion Ighalo was named Man of the Match (Instagram/CAF)

Twitter Nigeria laid out the red carpet for the 30-year-old striker after his performance on Saturday evening.

August 2018: Clarence Seedorf dropped AFCON 2017 winning captain Benjamin Moukandjo because he was playing for Beijing Renhe. He said “good young players don’t compete in China”.

July 2019: An Odion Ighalo (Shanghai Shenhua) brace eliminates Cameroon from AFCON 2019. #AFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/IdTUArokRZ
— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) July 6, 2019

Ighalo had a MASSIVE game today MY GOODNESS!!!! All the people that were insulting him and his family after the world cup, please go and delete your tweets... the man is a KING!!!!! Nigeria we move!
— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) July 6, 2019

"Ighalo's through, Iwobiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii"

What a game we are witnessing with the #SuperEagles scoring twice in the space of three minutes to retake the lead against Cameroon. Alex Iwobi's first AFCON goal makes it 3-2 with 25 minutes left!#AFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/DxeFPMiSJ9
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) July 6, 2019

No player has been involved in more goals (4) than Odion Ighalo at the #AFCON2019.

🏟 4 games
⚽ 3 goals
🅰 1 assists

Our Striker 💥 pic.twitter.com/jmOjq4uuDS
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) July 6, 2019

FT 🇳🇬 NGA 3-2 CMR 🇨🇲. The game of the tournament so far. Overall it was Nigeria who deserved the win. Brilliant performance by Ighalo. The holders Cameroon are out and have failed to defend the trophy. #AFCON2019
— Dean Ammi (@AlgerianFooty) July 6, 2019

Nigerian Women to Idion Ighalo pic.twitter.com/wtPwpbIzFu
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) July 6, 2019

Dear Iwobi and Ighalo all your previous mistakes have been forgiven. #NGACMR

You now have a clean slate, help us tell Akpeyi to better not be unfortunate again

Signed
All Nigerians pic.twitter.com/Cwqp9jvdWp
— Black Swan (@SamDressy) July 6, 2019

He scored a Brace and provided an assist..

He is obviously the Man of the Match..

He is Odion Jude Ighalo!!#NGACMR ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/Mu1bVOBtp8
— KNOXPETE (@KNOXTAINMENT) July 6, 2019

When will you pipu show Odion Ighalo some respect on this app? Enh? #NGACMR
— Dr Joe Abah, OON (@DrJoeAbah) July 6, 2019

Odion Ighalo walking into the dressing Room #NGACMR https://t.co/rlHsNdnXUu
— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) July 6, 2019

Super Eagles take over Twitter

Twitter reactions: Nigerians applaud Ighalo for his brace as Super Eagles beat Cameroon (Twitter)C

The Nigeria Vs Cameroon AFCON 2019 clash took over Twitter (Twitter)C

Super Eagles clash against old rivals Cameroon dominated Twitter all through Saturday evening as the all items on the trends were from the game.

Ighalo was the number two trending item on Twitter Nigeria for hours after the game while the likes of Alex Iwobi and Ahmed Musa also had heavy mentions on the social media platform as Nigerians reacted to the game in real time.

Twitter reactions: Nigerians applaud Ighalo for his brace as Super Eagles beat Cameroon (Twitter)

The likes of Iwobi and Musa were trending on Twitter hours after the game (Twitter)

For Iwobi, the reactions on Twitter turned from criticism to praise after he went on to score the winner for Nigeria.

He frustrated fans early on the game but he eventually turned things around after he scored the winning goal.

Dear Iwobi, we are sorry for the slanders

Thank you for that goal 🔥🔥👊🏾👊🏾
— OTUNBA (@ManLikeIcey) July 6, 2019

Dear arsenal fans everything you said about Iwobi is true..... #NGACMR pic.twitter.com/bUQAk43mod
— The retweeter (@guru_kalexis) July 6, 2019

Is that Iwobi? Or I need a new prescriptions or my glasses? 👁
— Dr. Mohammed Amali 🇳🇬 (@MoAmali) July 6, 2019

Okocha knocked out Cameroon in 2004, Iwobi does same in 2018.
— Igbafe Onuwa (@omomo14) July 6, 2019

Iwobi

Their daddies

You people dont know how much playing Cameroon brings back PTSD

Year 2000

That surulere final
— Osi (@Osi_Suave) July 6, 2019

First half
Cameroonians :We got this

Full Time
Iwobi and Ighalo :#NGACMR pic.twitter.com/zyZBiZwr5u
— Arya Stark’s Boyfriend (@dj_bananaz) July 6, 2019

Iwobi is nowhere near Bn a top level player. That he starts for Arsenal says a lot about the club
— Edmonton Harvey Specter (@oddy4real) July 6, 2019

Write Nigeria off at your Peril, Iwobi with the Goal that puts Nigeria ahead. Nigeria really the 2nd Half FC, you ain't ready for this sauce 💪🤗#NGACMR
— Safehouse Empire👑 (@OfficialNewNig) July 6, 2019