- Seven players have arrived at the camp on Monday, September 2, to begin preparations
- The team seeks redemption after a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign
- Sports journalist "Pooja" sparks controversy with a tweet about Nigeria's economic situation
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have started assembling in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to gear up for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
On Monday morning, September 2, seven players reported to the team’s camp.
Leading the early arrivals was captain William Troost-Ekong, who currently plays in Saudi Arabia. He was joined by Nottingham Forest's Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina, West Brom's Semi Ajayi, Italy-based Ademola Lookman, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Olisa Ndah from Orlando Pirates.
Following a disappointing start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, where they are yet to secure a win in four games, the Super Eagles are eager to make a strong statement in the AFCON qualifiers.
Controversial Nigerian sports journalist, whom many call Naija Fabrizio because of his transfer tweets but popularly known by his X handle name, Pooja, has thrown netizens into confusion as he laments over the economic downturn in the country and how ‘flesh’ has now become expensive to patronize, from the comment section of the tweet many Nigerians understand it to mean women.
A lot of Nigerians have taken time to enquire from the journalist to shed more light on his expression usage, while many seized the opportunity to tackle the ‘wrong’ choice of selection in the last Nigerian election.
Nigerians react to sports journalist, Pooja’s tweet
TheRadar has compiled below different comments by Nigerians on this issue:
“Flesh… Pooja baba, is that the new name?” @Letter_to_Jack asked.
“You voted for this current administration
Why are you complaining every eke market day?” @Glow_babyy asked.
“He say FLESH....Just say one shoriiiiiii or smaller to hold your side,” @Blacksodje stated.
“What do you mean by flesh pls? Is it meat,” @LA_daLord mentioned.
“African Fabrizio shouldn’t complain,” @DipoSpeak declared.
“Shey extra buddy ni flesh,” @skillzxtimi commented.
“Abeg carry condom ooo😂,” @DAVIDO_TWO commented.
“Which one be flesh again?.🤣🤣🤣
Shinor dey your eye 😂😂,” @emma_ocheme stated.
“U mean 400 dollars is a luxury? 😅😅
U don dey chop statistics oo,” @israel_atumen mentioned.
“It's not a must to sleep in an hotel. There are bridges in Uyo.
You can follow Dangote Trailer like 5 days before the event to cut cost,” @olaoptech stated.
“Na my full month salary as a video editor you wan use travel and eat for 2 days
Well done,” @AOmozoya stated.
“Bro stay your house na!
Na by force?
Me sef dey my house as fuel hike don affect transportation
Na shege wey you support, so rest abeg 😒,” @Val74741 commented.
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Previously, TheRadar reported that Nigerian-born UFC fighter Israel Adesanya, famously known as the Last Stylebender, recently stirred the pot with his candid remarks about women in Lagos.
In a video shared on his official X handle on Monday, Adesanya asserted that most women in Lagos live extravagant lifestyles funded by activities that label them as “runs girls,” a local term for women involved in transactional relationships.
