A video of people from Nigeria celebrating their soccer team’s win against South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations is getting a lot of views on social media.
In the video, fans of the Super Eagles team tease their opponents by pouring water on themselves and singing the song “Water” by South African singer Tyla.
On Sunday, she won an award for Best African Music Performance at the Grammys, by doing better than many famous Nigerian singers.
Upset Nigerians promised to get back at the Afcon semi-final.
The hashtag #NGARSA is popular in Nigeria and South Africa as people make jokes about each other.
Nigerians and South Africans have been joking with each other that their Jollof Rice is tastier than South Africa’s Bobotie dish.
However, Nigerians think Afrobeats music is the best and they believe South Africans should just stick to dancing to amapiano, a type of music that’s a mix of hip-hop, soul, and slowed-down house music.
Jimmy Odukoya, a well-known Nigerian pastor, has also joked about Bafana Bafana’s performance, praising them despite their loss. He told the South African players that they need water.
He said: “If it helps, it’s really good water. ”
Nigeria will play against Ivory Coast on Sunday in the final match.
Many people in South Africa will probably support the team from Ivory Coast.
Nigerians are too troublesome and I love it.
— Precious Jeremiah 💙❤️ (@Precious_jr21) February 8, 2024
Tyla song don turn banter material for us 😂
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