Nigerian fans took to social media to celebrate Ademola Lookman following his 14th-place finish at the 2024 Ballon d’Or Ceremony in Paris on Monday night, taunting their Ghanaian siblings.
The rivalry between Ghana and Nigeria has deep-rooted history, extending beyond the realm of sports, with fans of both countries making meals of opportunities to banter with each other.
On Monday, Lookman was rewarded for his sensational 2023/24 campaign, helping Atalanta to the Europa League as the rest of the 30-man shortlist found out their final positions in the voting.
Lookman, who finished in the 14th position, was the only African player included on the 30-player shortlist and the second-highest-rated Serie A player on the list, behind Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez in seventh.
Reacting to the Atalanta forward’s significant milestone, some Nigerian football enthusiasts congratulated the former Everton player, but not without slamming the Ghanaians.
Seun PP wrote on X, “Congratulations to our very own Lookman for your achievement as one of the best players in the world. My Charlie brothers, how market?”
Ethan Emmanuel stated, “Ghana wishes that Lookman was from Accra, but we know that was just a wish.”
99Kriistien tweeted, “Ghana people go think say na church programme.”
Daevid said, “Pain went straight to Sapafrikans and Ghana.”
“Ghana can’t relate! Congratulations, champ,’ Zee simply wrote.”
Oladapo Olayinka added, “Ghana brazaa, where is the cup massa?”
Justice Osabuohien mockingly said, “Ghana go think, say na cinema, he go watch.”
Delis rhetorically asked, “Where is Ghana?”
Source: The Punch
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