Legendary Afrobeat singer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s son, Seun Kuti, has lambasted the Super Eagles of Nigeria over their performance against Equatorial Guinea in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Côte d’Ivoire.
For those who don’t know, the Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in their first march of the tournament.
However, taken to his Instagram page, the Saxophonist, said; “Nigerian footballers are not patriotic. I don’t care what anybody says. They are more interested in their oyibo clubs and the glams. They are not patriotic.”
“They might say it is because the national football body doesn’t treat them well. Africa doesn’t treat anyone well. But it’s our duty to do well for Africa because it is ours.”
“So those excuses that they are being owed are irrelevant. You guys are multi-millionaires. How much is NFF going to pay you? Even if they pay you, you won’t take it home. It’s nothing to you.”
“I watched Super Eagles last game. Do you guys watch the Euros and World Cup? Don’t you see how European teams enter fields? Don’t you see how focused their players are?”
“Even Nigerian footballers, when they are at their clubs, they are always focused. But when they come to the Nations’ Cup, they are unserious. African footballers are the craziest of athletes. I’m sorry to say this.”