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Following the Super Eagles draw against Equatorial Guinea, musician Peruzzi has voiced his displeasure with Alhassan Yusuf's display in midfield
Nigerian musician Peruzzi was not convinced by the showing of midfielder Alhassan Yusuf, who was drafted in to replaced the injured Wilfred Ndidi.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria's first group match at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire ended in a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea.
Following the Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire's 2-0 victory over Guinea Bissau, the Nigerian Super Eagles faced pressure to earn a maximum of three points.
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Super Eagles 1-1 Equatorial Guinea
Although Zaidu Sanusi missed an easy goal, the Super Eagles had a strong start to the match.
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After Alex Iwobi was stripped of the ball in the 36th minute, Ivan Salvador took advantage of the situation to score the first goal of the game, assisted by José Machín.
Victor Osimhen scored the equalizer two minutes later latching on to a cross by Ademola Lookman.
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Equatorial Guinea forced the Super Eagles to a draw despite the adjustments made by head coach Jose Peseiro in the second half.
Peruzzi brands Alhassan Yusuf a Shawarma seller
Nigerian singer Tobechukwu Victor Okoh known as Peruzzi rose to the trends after the Super Eagles draw against Equatorial Guinea.
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The musician branded Nigerian professional footballer Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi a Shawarma seller.
The midfielder who was born in Kano plays for Belgian First Division A club Royal Antwerp and was a late replacement for Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.
Nigerian football fans rushed to the replies to defend Yusuf based on the comments of Peruzzi.
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On Thursday, January 18, Yusuf and the Super Eagles will take on tournament host Cote d'Ivoire with the intention of bouncing back.
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