Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has faced serious criticism from Super Eagles fans after a picture circulated online showing the Swiss player with the Super Eagle tattoo on his arm.
The fans were brutal with their criticism, with one of them saying, "Hypocritical doing; if he loves Nigeria that much, why didn't he choose the Super Eagles? I guess he is having second thoughts, but the Super Eagles are good to go with what they have. We have players who do not play for money but for the passion for the motherland."
Another Super Eagles fan said, "And he couldn't represent his father's land? The best advice I can give him is that he should better go and amputate that arm; it's of no use."
Despite playing for Switzerland, the football star seems to be a supporter of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, the national team of his ancestral home. He heavily supported the national team during the 2023 African Cup of Nations, where the country finished as runner-up.
Apart from supporting the national team, Akanji has the utmost respect for the Nigerian flag. It was revealed that when Manchester City won the 2022–23 Champions League final against Inter Milan, Akanji celebrated with the Nigeria flag.
The defender had made 57 appearances for Switzerland, which includes two World Cups for the nation. He is regarded as one of the most talented players on the national team and is likely to get the captain's armband when Xhaka retires.
Manuel Akanji Stats
The defender had made 388 appearances, scoring 16 goals and creating eight assists in all club competitions. He has also had 46 yellow cards and two red cards so far in his career.
Out of the 16 goals scored by the football star, four were for Manchester City, four for Borussia Dortmund, seven for Basel, and one for FC Winterthur.
Akanji made his international debut on June 9, 2017, and proceeded to score three goals in 57 appearances. There are still more goals to score for the national team, with a lot still in his tank.
Manuel Akanji Age
He was born on July 19, 1995, in the city of Neftenbach, Switzerland. He is currently 28 years old, with a height of 6 feet and 1 inch.
Manuel Akanji's achievements
He won the Champions League, Premier League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and FA Cup with Manchester City.
Akanji won the German Cup and the German Super Cup with Borussia Dortmund.
He won two Swiss titles and the Swiss Cup with Basel.
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The fans were brutal with their criticism, with one of them saying, "Hypocritical doing; if he loves Nigeria that much, why didn't he choose the Super Eagles? I guess he is having second thoughts, but the Super Eagles are good to go with what they have. We have players who do not play for money but for the passion for the motherland."
Another Super Eagles fan said, "And he couldn't represent his father's land? The best advice I can give him is that he should better go and amputate that arm; it's of no use."
Despite playing for Switzerland, the football star seems to be a supporter of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, the national team of his ancestral home. He heavily supported the national team during the 2023 African Cup of Nations, where the country finished as runner-up.
Apart from supporting the national team, Akanji has the utmost respect for the Nigerian flag. It was revealed that when Manchester City won the 2022–23 Champions League final against Inter Milan, Akanji celebrated with the Nigeria flag.
The defender had made 57 appearances for Switzerland, which includes two World Cups for the nation. He is regarded as one of the most talented players on the national team and is likely to get the captain's armband when Xhaka retires.
Manuel Akanji Stats
The defender had made 388 appearances, scoring 16 goals and creating eight assists in all club competitions. He has also had 46 yellow cards and two red cards so far in his career.
Out of the 16 goals scored by the football star, four were for Manchester City, four for Borussia Dortmund, seven for Basel, and one for FC Winterthur.
Akanji made his international debut on June 9, 2017, and proceeded to score three goals in 57 appearances. There are still more goals to score for the national team, with a lot still in his tank.
Manuel Akanji Age
He was born on July 19, 1995, in the city of Neftenbach, Switzerland. He is currently 28 years old, with a height of 6 feet and 1 inch.
Manuel Akanji's achievements
He won the Champions League, Premier League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and FA Cup with Manchester City.
Akanji won the German Cup and the German Super Cup with Borussia Dortmund.
He won two Swiss titles and the Swiss Cup with Basel.
What do you think about Nigerian fans' comments about Manuel Akanji's tattoo? Air your views in the comments section.