This archive report was first published on 30 June 2019.
June 30, 2019 - Kenyans were in high spirits after their national team, Harambee Stars, secured a thrilling comeback against Tanzania in a Group C tie. However, their joy was short-lived as they turned their attention to Nigeria's shocking defeat against Madagascar in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Madagascar, who were considered underdogs, pulled off a stunning upset against the heavily favored Nigerian team. The Barea, as they are affectionately known, secured two wins and a draw, ensuring their top spot in Group B.
As news of the defeat spread, Kenyans took to social media to poke fun at their Nigerian counterparts. Twitter was flooded with hilarious tweets, with many netizens expressing their amusement at the turn of events.
Despite the loss, Nigeria had already secured qualification to the next round, courtesy of their back-to-back wins in the opening two games. However, they face an uphill task in the knockout stages, as finishing second means they will be drawn against a tougher opponent.
Source: Tuko.co.ke
