AFCON: “Be strong, You Gave Your Best For Nigeria” – Sports Minister Tells Iwobi

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The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, recently spoke with Super Eagles player Alex Iwobi about cyberbullying directed at the Fulham star.

Diana-Mary Tiku Nsan, Enoh’s media aide, confirmed this in a statement issued on Monday.

Enoh, who led Nigeria’s Super Eagles home after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast, told Iwobi: “I am aware of what is happening on social media, and as a ministry, this is not the first time we are going to make a statement against bullying, not just you, but our sportsmen and women in general who are subjected to bullying as a result of competition outcomes.

Senator John Owan Enoh, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, recently met with Super Eagles player Alex Iwobi to tackle cyberbullying against the Fulham star.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by Enoh’s media aide, Diana-Mary Tiku Nsan, on Monday.

Enoh, who led the Super Eagles of Nigeria back home after the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast, told Iwobi: “I am aware of what is happening on social media and as a ministry, this is not the first time we are going to make a statement against bullying, not just you but our sportsmen and women in general who are exposed to bullying due to the outcome of competitions.

“We are concerned about how our sportsmen and women are treated.”

During the final of AFCON 2023, Iwobi received a barrage of negative comments.

Iwobi disclosed that he would leave social media following the final game.

For me, I have taken myself out of social media after yesterday’s game,” he said.

Enoh, however, encouraged the former Arsenal star, saying:

“You did your best for your country and I am proud of you. The leadership and the rest of the country is proud of you.
“Those who are not are in the far minority and do not speak for the rest of our country, so just be strong.
“You did your best, you are part of a team that brought home a silver medal which the country last won at AFCON 2000, which is 23 years ago. You put in your best, thank you very much.”