During the African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) 2019, Riyad Mahrez’s goal from a free-kick at the edge of the box led to a 2-1 defeat in the Nigeria vs Algeria match which condemned Nigeria to a third place while Algeria was steered to their first AFCON Champions in 29 years.
Although the better team won in the match between Nigeria and Algeria at the African Cup of Nations 2019, It's no gainsaying that the jersey won by the super eagles is one that brings badluck Let's look at it critically, all the matches they've played wearing that jersey never comes out well. Unlike the beautiful Jersey they wore when they played against South Africa, Madagascar and others.
The leaf Jersey
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his team lost to a better side in the semi-finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt on Sunday. But for me, the ill luck Jersey brought them bad luck and Goodluck to Algeria after 29 yrs. "We scored an own goal. We were unlucky but we came back like we have always done all the time in this tournament.
Our Goodluck Jersey
“When we found ourselves in a difficult situation, we always reacted and we did that also today coming back through a penalty and playing a better secondhalf.
“But a wonderful free-kick from a football genius made the difference.
“In our last game, we won in the last minute against South Africa and today we lost. That’s football, ” he said. For me, beyond the normal loss, the jersey made the difference.
I am serious about this. If you are observant enough to notice this you'll understand what am saying. My opinion is, the Nigerian super eagles should stop wearing that leaf they call jersey. Our Goodluck jersey always makes the difference.
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