Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Yemi Alade, has sent out a prayerful message for the Super Eagles as they gear up for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals against Ivory Coast. The country is buzzing with anticipation for the high-stakes match scheduled for today, Sunday, February 11.Yemi
Yemi Alade, who graced the opening ceremony of the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, took to social media to express her support for the national team. However, her well-wishing message carried a cautionary note as she warned against anyone bringing “bad luck” through handshakes with the Super Eagles.
She wrote, “Make some people no carry their bad luck go dey do handshake before our eagles play o.”
While not specifying individuals, the singer’s words sparked speculation about whether her message was indirectly aimed at prominent figures expected to attend the AFCON finals, including President Bola Tinubu.
As the nation awaits the exciting showdown, Yemi Alade’s prayer underscores the passionate support the Super Eagles enjoy and the superstitions that often accompany major sporting events. Fans are gearing up for an exhilarating match, hoping for victory and the clinching of the coveted AFCON trophy.
Check out some reactions
Iruefi XXL said: “Dem no call name but see as some people dey protest, so una know say una ‘president’ get badluck?”
SizZzle warned: “My sister. Who know say e get bad luck make e avoid that stadium abeg.,”
Paulcrypts noted: “We all know who Chef yemi alade is cooking but no be my mouth una go hear am Sha 😂”
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