Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has made a drastic move on his social media platform. He deleted all his posts on Instagram after being harassed and bullied by Nigerians following the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.
The Fulham midfielder has maintained just one video on his official account with the comment section locked. The move comes after facing heavy criticism from fans.
The Super Eagles had a strong start in the competition, going unbeaten through their first six games. However, they fell short against Cote d’Ivoire in Sunday’s final in Abidjan.
William Troost-Ekong opened the scoring for the Super Eagles before second-half strikes from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller sealed the win for the host nation.
Iwobi, one of the few players being bullied on social media, played 79 minutes of Sunday’s final with Nigeria failing to add to their three AFCON trophies.
Alhassan Yusuf replaced the former Arsenal man with the score at 1-1 before Haller’s strike in the 81st minute.
This unprecedented move by Iwobi serves as a reminder of the impact of online bullying and the toll it can take on individuals, including professional athletes.
The incident raises questions about the responsibility of fans and the consequences of their actions on the mental health and well-being of public figures.
