Peter Obi’s Post On Super Eagles’ Draw Sparks Mixed Reactions

Peter Obi praised the Super Eagles after their draw with Zimbabwe, but his presence at the match sparked mixed reactions, with some blaming him for bad luck.

After the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in their 2026 World Cup qualifier, former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, took to social media to share his thoughts on the match.

His statement, which praised the team for their effort and resilience, quickly sparked a wave of reactions from Nigerians.

Obi, who was present at the Uyo stadium for the game, expressed his support for the Eagles despite the disappointing result. He wrote:

*”Yesterday, I traveled to Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital, where I joined a host of other sport-enthusiastic Nigerians to support the Super Eagles as they played the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their sixth match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

As usual, our team demonstrated the true Nigerian spirit of strength, resilience and dedication on the field of play. Football, and indeed sports, has remained a strong unifying factor for our nation battling with disunity. While we may not have clinched the victory on the field of play, our dear players have, again, won our hearts with their obvious display of sportsmanship.

I sincerely appreciate our dear national football team and, indeed, everyone whose efforts and sacrifices got us far in this journey. Our labours were not in vain. A New Nigeria and a New Africa are POssible.”*

However, Obi’s post triggered a storm of reactions online, with some social media users blaming him for the team’s failure to secure a victory, while others defended his presence and criticized the state of Nigerian football.

A user, @mamatii001, sarcastically commented, “Your presence spelled doom for the team… never step your foot in any of our matches again.” Another, @AshShakur0, joked that “Now the chances of the team qualifying is at 30% because Peter Obi happened to the team yesterday. Bad luck everywhere!”

Some reactions took a political turn, with @Balatic blaming the ruling party: “APC has destroyed everything. Imagine our national team not beating Zimbabwe at home. These people must leave that seat in 2027 so the recovery can start!”

Others accused Obi of bringing misfortune to the team, as @DavidsOffor stated, “You simply went there to give the boys bad luck. Next time, kindly sit at home and watch via your TV.” Similarly, @ourt_destiny linked the match result to the country’s political struggles, tweeting, “The Super Eagles’ poor performance mirrors Nigeria’s struggling democracy. Despite having top players, they struggled to defend.”

Nevertheless, some users defended Obi, praising his encouragement of the team. @Aboki_Nagari remarked, “Regardless, we’ll support them till the end. Well done, Sir, for your support. You are MTN—’Everywhere you go!'”

Meanwhile, others shifted focus to the coach and team management. @hotlesson suggested, “The Super Eagles face a tough situation. They must win all four games, or there’s no hope. The coach should be replaced.”

The debate over Peter Obi’s presence at the match continues to trend, showing how football remains deeply connected to Nigeria’s political landscape. Whether his support had any real impact on the result or not, one thing is certain—Nigerians are as passionate about football as they are about their country’s future.

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