By Daily Sports Nigeria on January 31, 2024
Still reeling from the excitement of the Super Eagles’ victory over Cameroon at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, fans have now shifted attention to another highly anticipated showdown – the boxing match between Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua and Cameroon-born fighter Francis Ngannou, which some have dubbed ‘Nigeria vs Cameroon Part 2’, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Though no belts will officially be on the line when Joshua steps into the ring with Ngannou in March, fans from both countries are anxiously awaiting the clash.
The heightened anticipation for this boxing match stems from the desire for national bragging rights following the Eagles’ 2-0 win over the Indomitable Lions in the round of 16 of the AFCON, which sent Rigobert Song’s men out of the competition.
While the recent football victory fuels the friendly banter, it also adds an element of revenge for Ngannou, who may seek to avenge Cameroon’s loss in the ring.
Expressing a mix of national pride and friendly banter, social media posts have amplified the significance of this match, making it more than just a boxing bout.
On their part, the Cameroonians voiced their opinions on social media, saying Joshua will pay for the Indomitable Lions painful defeat to the Eagles.
Jude Asahmbom III warned on Facebook, “It is Anthony Joshua that will suffer the consequences.”
Another Cameroonian Beardedzz posted, “Let Anthony Joshua just prepare himself to end up at a Hospital. Ngannou will unleash our anger on him.”
Random Girl wrote, “If Francis wins this one, Africa no go contain all of us again.”
Scheduled for Friday, March 8 in Saudi Arabia, the heavyweight bout between Joshua and Ngannou, labelled ‘Knockout Chaos,’ promises an electrifying showdown.
Trust Nigerians, they gave it back to their neighbours in equal fold.
An X user, Sports Doctor said, “Anthony Joshua, this fight is now more than just your fight, it’s ‘Nigeria vs Cameroon’ part 2. No gree for Francis Ngannou oooh.”
Another user, Lawrence Okoro, humorously speculated, “Somebody say na Anthony Joshua go suffer this beating wey Nigeria dey beat Cameroon.”
Austin added, “If I were Anthony Joshua, I’m cancelling that fight with Francis Ngannou. Make one man no pay for national beef.”
King Mmesoma also wrote, “Make Joshua con do mistake win. E don be for them. We go drag them for second leg.”
An X user with the name Pisces tweeted, “Aj has beaten one Takam to pulp blue-black so Francis own will be frankly dealt with. Then we pepper them out of X.”
Elder Agbo Chigozie also taunted Nigeria’s neighbours.
“Cameroon go still chop beating from Joshua.”
Ready for another war of words, kayzywizzzy wrote, “If Anthony wins, this app no go contain us, them go too chop dragging.”
Source Punch Ng
Posted January 31, 2024
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