Michael Blackson: US Comedian Trolls Nigerian With Ghana Jollof Despite AFCON Semis Win

• Nigeria's Super Eagles beat the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on penalties to advance to the grand finale of AFCON 2023
• While many were commending the Nigerians for their hard-earned victory, comic actor Michael Blackson decided to tease them
• The Ghanaian American star threw in the Jollof war by comparing the Nigerian team to the Ghanaian Jollof

Ghanaian American comedian Michael Blackson has thrown a jab at Nigerians after their AFCON 2023 semi-final victory.

Nigeria defeated South Africa in Bouake on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, to book their place in Sunday's final. The Super Eagles triumphed 4-2 on penalties after a pulsating 1-1 draw.

Nigerians mock Ghanaians with their AFCON performance

Just as has been the case for some time, many Nigerians took to social media to celebrate their victory, some of them taking advantage to rub it in the faces of Ghanaians.

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Ghana's Black Stars performed abysmally in the tournament and were booted out after the group stage. The Black Stars only managed to get two points from a possible nine, leading to the sacking of Coach Chris Hughton.

Michael Blackson hits back at Nigerians with Ghana Jollof

Despite their impressive performance, Blackson did not let them have their way. He still found a way to troll the Nigerians while congratulating their team.

In a post on his X (Twitter) page, the comic actor compared the Nigerian team and Ghanaian Jollof rice. He also compared Ghana's team to Nigerian Jollof.

"Nigeria your football team is as good as Ghana Jollof. Naija Jollof is as bad as Ghana football team," he said.

Michael Blackson plays street football with kids in Liberia

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Meanwhile, Michael Blackson was recently spotted in a video playing football with some kids on the streets of Liberia and seemed very excited to bond with the kids.

One of the kids impressed Blackson and had him laughing as he dribbled the ball, making it hard for the comedian to get it.

He shared the video on his Instagram page and joked that the little kid was better than the Black Stars team.

Source: YEN.com.gh