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Princess’s was not having it after Samuel Chukwueze was brutally trolled by a fan on social media.
In the aftermath of the Super Eagles' heartbreaking loss to the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire in the AFCON 2023 finals, the Nigerian football scene has been ablaze with discussions, critiques, and unfortunately, some harsh trolling.
Among those targeted was AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze, whose performance often came under scrutiny throughout the duration of the tournament in Ivory Coast.
However, it was not just him facing the heat but also his younger sister, Princess, who recently found herself in the midst of a social media storm.
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09:22 - 24.01.2024
AFCON 2023: Samuel Chukwueze’s sister defends her "World Best" brother amid criticism of Super Eagles star
Princess Chukwueze has showed support for her brother despite the criticism faced by the Super Eagles winger.
Chukwueze’s sister lambasts troll on social media hours after AFCON 2023 heartbreak
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Princess Chukwueze, a UK-based student-nurse and influencer, found herself in the crosshairs of a troll during a Q&A session on her Instagram page with nearly 24,000 followers.
Princess did not hold back when responding to a question about her elder brother's performance.
When asked, "Why Your brother Dey play nonsense for his country no Assist?"
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The influencer unleashed a fiery response, stating, "Ogun go k**| ur papa with no assist. Mtcheeeew."
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Moreover, Chukwueze’s sister did not stop at merely defending him.
In another response, she shared her own perspective on the Super Eagles' overall performance, acknowledging the team's efforts while recognizing the unpredictable nature of football.
She wrote: “Eagles did a great job. Things didn't go as plan and that's football for you”
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11:56 - 12.02.2024
Out-fought and outclassed - 3 reasons Nigeria lost to Cote d'Ivoire at AFCON 2023 final
A passive performance lacking creativity ultimately cost Nigeria the chance to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy as a hungry Ivory Coast side executed their gameplan to perfection in the final.
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The backlash faced by Nigerian football stars like Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi following the AFCON 2023 defeat underscores the harsh reality of being in the public eye.
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Few hours ago, Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, felt the brunt of this negativity so intensely that he resorted to wiping his Instagram page clean to escape the barrage of criticism.
Fans, disappointed by the outcome of the tournament, turned to his old posts to express their frustrations, highlighting the immense pressure and scrutiny that athletes face, even in their personal online spaces.
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13:26 - 12.02.2024
Nigerians question Peseiro's style despite Super Eagles' AFCON final run
Jose Peseiro's tactics have come under the storm following Nigeria's defeat to Ivory Coast in the AFCON 2023 final.
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11:00 - 12.02.2024
AFCON 2023: Nigerians cancel Valentine's Day to mourn Super Eagles defeat
Nigerians won't be celebrating Valentine's Day this year following Super Eagles' defeat to Cote d'Ivoire at AFCON 2023.
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10:06 - 12.02.2024
Tearful Nwabali apologises to Nigerian fans after AFCON final agony
Stanley Nwabali was helpless for the Nigeria Super Eagles against Cote d'Ivoire in the AFCON 2023.
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