The forward for Super Eagles and Real Sociedad, Sadiq Umar, has issued a caution to cyberbullies, advising them against trolling him in the aftermath of the Super Eagles’ defeat against Ivory Coast in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Umar emphasized that despite not participating in the tournament, he has faced criticism from certain individuals following Sunday’s game. Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has faced backlash from online users who held him responsible for the defeat against hosts Cote d’Ivoire.
This has prompted widespread condemnation of cyberbullying by Super Eagles players, the Minister of Sports, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and others.
Taking to his Instagram story, Sadiq Umar issued a stern warning, asserting that he is not Alex Iwobi and will retaliate against anyone who targets him with insults.
“I no even play you con dey insult me.
“Abeg oo Me, I no be iwobi I go Insult person papa with him mama join. Yes I be dat topical Hausa boy, Abi u see fear for my eyes?”
“Pushing someone into depression & mental breakdown, Yet you want life to be better for you, e no fit ever better for una! Vagabonds!!!” (sic)