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The first semi-final game of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations was between two countries believed to be Ghana\u2019s sworn football rivals but at the end of the match played on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Ghana became the point of troll despite not playing a part in the game.<\/p>\n
Nigeria, who have historically been Ghana\u2019s sporting enemies locked horns with South Africa whose resentment for Ghana was triggered officiating decision in the final group game of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in the semi-final of the 2023 AFCON.<\/p>\n
It was a no-win situation for Ghana as victory for either side was definitely going to lead to a massive online troll and Nigeria who won the game did not disappoint.<\/p>\n
After 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time the game had to be decided on penalty shootouts and Nigeria got the better of South Africa with a 4-2 victory.<\/p>\n
Owing to the storied rivalry between them and Ghana and the fear of reprisal attacks by xenophobic South Africans, the Nigerians made Ghana the subject of their trolls instead of their opponents.<\/p>\n
Led by Super Falcons legend, Asisat Oshoala and crocked forward Victor Boniface, the Nigerians made fun of Ghana on social media.<\/p>\n
In the immediate aftermath of the game, Asisat Oshoala tweeted \u201cWhy do I feel this victory pain Ghana pass South Africa\u201d.<\/p>\n
Boniface, who is back in Germany undergoing treatment tweeted \u201cChale go think say you be Merlin oo\u201d.<\/p>\n
Nigeria have booked a place in the final and will meet Ivory Coast who qualified with a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo.<\/p>\n
Sebastian Haller of Borussia Dortmund got the only goal of the game to help the Ivorians continue their \u2018host and win\u2019 bid.<\/p>\n
Read some of the tweets below<\/strong><\/p>\n AFCON so far pic.twitter.com\/iXL7JDqNvB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Israel The Creator (@israel_obasola) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Why do I feel this victory pain Ghana pass South Africa \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02 \u2026.. #AFCON2023<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ASISAT M.O.N (@AsisatOshoala) February 7, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Chale go think say you be Merlin oo @kwadwosheldon<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YHhKyV1rwE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Victor Boniface (@boniface_jrn) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Ghana \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded and Cameroon \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf2 go think say na odumeje use abido shaker run am for us .. But we never even touch those ones pic.twitter.com\/QqMGuN0Bza<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 IFE NA NRI (@IfeNaNri) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nothing to see here Just Nigerians cooking South Africa as we did to Angola, Ghana and Cameroon \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n A Thread \ud83d\udc47 pic.twitter.com\/B791nj4G0M<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Agba Influencer (@tweetsbygoody) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nigeria \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec your football team is as good as Ghana jollof. Naija jollof is as bad as Ghana \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded football team.<\/p>\n \u2014 Michael Blackson (@MichaelBlackson) February 7, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Davido\u2019s Away hits differently right now \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude02 South Africa and Ghana you no fit see us fall \ud83d\ude1b\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/RP2FGy09yH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 O.L.O.L.A.D.E \ud83e\udd8b (@Itsololade_) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 1. Drink a cup of water this morning. Do that for your kidneys. If you\u2019re from SA or Ghana, make it two cups. \u2014 Sub-Pharmacist\ud83c\udf4f (@subpharmacist) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We did not even play against Ghana but na them suffer pass for our hand \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n \u2014 Pamilerin Adegoke (@UnclePamilerin) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A South African Trevor Noah roasting Bafana Bafana of South Africa\u2026 So Nigerians, we don\u2019t need to worry that much any longer about them\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\ud83e\udd23\u2026 Let\u2019s concentrate on Ghana and their too much electricity at their hands\ud83d\ude44. #Xenophobia<\/a> #AFCON2023<\/a> #BafanaKaofela<\/a> Vice President pic.twitter.com\/ryFyeQyQhp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 PsymonNotTemplar (@PryncePsymon) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Good morning #SouthAfrica<\/a>. It is the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023<\/a> morning after the night before. As @BafanaBafana<\/a> have been reminded, football \u26bd\ufe0f can humble you. #Nigeria<\/a>, let\u2019s go for trophy \ud83c\udfc6 \ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udfc6\ud83c\udfc6, so that #Ghana<\/a> can stop talking and we are only just one away from matching\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/n3ddZYNnCc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Osasu Obayiuwana (@osasuo) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Just imagine na Nigeria Colonize Ghana <\/p>\n Walahi they will never gain independence pic.twitter.com\/E7tIq7gQwt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud83d\udc51 Daddy Fernandes \ud83d\udc51 \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd (@Kingkuti_) February 8, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Source: www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n\n
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3. No soda or energy drinks today. Do that for your heart.
4. Eat at least an egg today. It\u2019s good for your brain.\u2026<\/p>\n\n
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