Finding Solace: Nigerians Seek Comfort Following Devastating Afcon Final Loss

Nigerians are dealing with the disappointment of losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Ivory Coast, while their rivals in Ghana and South Africa take pleasure in their defeat. The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost 2-1 to the Elephants of Ivory Coast, with cancer survivor Sebastian Haller scoring the winning goal. Ivory Coast continues to celebrate their victory, while Nigerians express their opinions on social media. Many criticize the trophy's appearance and argue that Nigeria's leaders do not deserve the triumph due to the country's problems. Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima tries to console the team by acknowledging their achievement as the second-best team on the continent. Ghanaians use the opportunity to mock their West African rivals, while South Africans highlight their recent victories over Nigeria in the Grammys. The Ivory Coast team is parading through the streets of Abidjan with the trophy, and a reception at the presidential palace is planned for Tuesday.