Excitement as CAF Tweets in Yoruba, Igbo: Netizens Celebrate Nigerian Football Stars

Football fans across Nigeria are celebrating the Confederation of African Football’s recent social media posts. CAF tweeted in local languages to celebrate the achievements of Nigerian football stars Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, and Chiamaka Nnadozie. The governing body acknowledged them as the best players and goalkeeper in Africa.

Osimhen clinched the African Footballer of The Year, triumphing over Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah at the Marrakech ceremony. Oshoala secured the top prize in the women’s category, while Nnadozie emerged as the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of The Year for 2023.

In a show of support for the Nigerians and the women’s team, CAF tweeted in Yoruba, Igbo, and Pidgin languages. One of the Yoruba tweets read, “Mo so fun yin o #CAFAwards2023.” Another Pidgin tweet stated, “Naija full ground, Naija gather dey, Naija no dey carry last!” In Igbo, CAF wrote, “Osi na nwata buru ogaranya 1! Inspiring the next generation with greatness.”

Netizens expressed their joy, with comments like, “This guy na one of us – Proper naija boy behind the CAF handle 😂 We see you bro 😎” and “Admin where are you from? You speak Yoruba and now Igbo! 😂. This admin must be a Nigerian. You spoke our languages, including pidgin English! I twalle for you jor! 🙌”

Check out the exciting moments as CAF celebrates Nigerian football stars, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, and Chiamaka Nnadozie in local languages.