Minister of Sports activities Growth, Senator John Enoh, has urged Tremendous Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi to maintain his head up after going through heavy criticism from followers within the wake of Nigeria’s loss to Ivory Coast within the remaining of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
Nigeria misplaced 2-1 to the hosts, handing the Ivorians their third AFCON title whereas the Tremendous Eagles’ undesirable document of losses within the remaining turned 5.
Because of this, Iwobi was singled out for bashing by Nigerian followers, forcing the participant to give up social media whereas there have been additionally studies that he was contemplating quitting the nationwide crew.
Iwobi has acquired assist from captain Ahmed Musa in addition to his different teammates, and Enoh additionally patted him on the again after the crew arrived in Abuja, the nation’s capital within the early hours of Tuesday.
“I’m conscious of what’s taking place on social media and as a ministry, this isn’t the primary time we’re going to make an announcement towards bullying, not simply you however our sportsmen and girls generally who’re uncovered to bullying as a result of end result of competitions. We’re involved about how our sportsmen and girls are handled.
“You probably did your greatest to your nation and I’m pleased with you. The management and the remainder of the nation are pleased with you. Those that are usually not are within the far minority and don’t converse for the remainder of our nation, so simply be robust,” Enoh stated on Tuesday.
Iwobi debuted for the Tremendous Eagles in October 2015 and has made 63 appearances, scoring 10 occasions in the course of.
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