Nigerians React, As 12 Tunisian Players Out With COVID-19 Ahead Of Nigeria Match

At least 12 players in the Tunisian squad and their head coach, Mondher Kabaier, have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss their round of 16 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash with Nigeria on Sunday.

Assistant coach, Al-Qadri confirmed that the captain of the Carthage Eagles, Wahbi Khazri, and 11 others have contracted coronavirus and will not be available for the game.

The 11 players are Aissa Laidouni, Dylan Bronn, Ghaylène Chaalali, Ellyes Skhiri, Anis Ben Slimane, Mohamed Romdhane, Ali Maâloul, Ben Hmida, Aymen Dahmen Yoann Touzgha and Issam Jebali.

Following the new, some Nigerians took to social media, claiming the Tunisians were using COVID-19 as a cover-up because they are scared of facing the Super Eagles.

Here are some reactions gathered by GreenWhiteGreen

@micheal._u Fear dey make person catch covid??

@iamexcel_blaze Na lie there dey fear ?

@_olalade_xx_ Abi na fear of Nigerian players make una catch COVID??????????

@office_pin Make them dey wear nose mask play this ball oo

@djjamzy Nigeria go win this Afcon. Una go talk say I talk am??

@izepretty Who come remain??????

@jennypinky They no get covid since na when they won play match try get covid I no won hear anything they go play the match

@kuluoguns Workover for us,wish them quick recovery after we have played

@sheyiamdavids Make them complete before sef, them go collect. ?

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