In protest at the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, some enraged Nigerian fans stormed the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja and vandalised facilities.
Ghana’s Black Stars thwarted Nigeria’s bid to become the first African country to qualify for four World Cups in a row.
After holding Nigeria to a goalless draw in Kumasi last Friday, Ghana earned a 1-1 draw in Abuja on Tuesday to qualify for the World Cup on the away goals rule.
The Eagles’ equaliser through William Troost-Ekong in the 22nd minute was not enough to save the game, as Thomas Partey’s opener in the 11th minute proved costly.
Following the final whistle, however, a mob of enraged fans invaded the ground, causing damage to several of the stadium’s amenities.
Fans flooded into the pitch from all sides in a now-viral video, upturning the dugout and destroying its glassware in rage.
Despite security officials’ attempts to stop them with teargas, the vandalising throng carried out the act.
On Twitter, some Nigerians called the vandalism a “show of shame,” while others condemned it.
“The renovated Abuja National Stadium shouldn’t be vandalized by angry fans. The violence & Destruction mentality by the youths is worrisome,” a Twitter user wrote.
“That show of shame at the National Stadium was never about the match outcome. It’s about Nigerians looking for where to vent their anger & frustrations on. The country’s wicked leaders have made everyone a raving lunatic. The coming days won’t be as easy.”
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