The Super Eagles of Nigeria had their dream of winning 4th AFCON trophy dashed after losing 2-1 to Algeria in Sunday’s second semi-final clash.
Troost-Ekong’s own-goal and Riyad Mahrez’s stunning free kick were enough to see the North African powerhouse overcome Nigeria’s challenge.
Having witnessed their darling team fall to a very strong Algerian side, unhappy Nigerians took to Twitter to show their displeasure as many people blamed the dark green jersey for the defeat.
Below are some of their comments on Twitter:

Reaction To ‘Unlucky Jersey’
@AS_Gimba: “This Jersey has always been unlucky”

@BashirAk_: “Stop using that stupid unlucky jersey”
@FINALIZER1: “Super eagles why this unlucky jersey na??????”
@Dammybas: “coughs stupid unlucky jersey”
@daphy657: “Stop wearing this useless green jersey ..its an Unlucky jersey !”

@dirtyboyjameso : “STOP WEARING THAT DAMN UNLUCKY JERSEY”

@enitan16: “We just had to wear that unlucky jersey #AFCON #AFCON2019”

@JayMarionCarter: “Can we now burn this unlucky Jersey ? I need to have peace of mind #IStillBleed9ja”
@Fejer50: “Guys, we have lost already with this jersey”
@DrIdongesit: “Who agrees with me that this Jersey carries bad luck..”
@Finestteebee: “Super eagles should never use this bad luck jersey again! # ALGNGA”

Reaction To Ekong’s Own-goal

@the_Lawrenz: “No Troost Ekong slander please , it coulda been anybody !! Blame Odion Ighalo for not converting when he was put through on goal by iwobi.”
@uncleDemola: “I’m watching Algeria Vs Nigeria’s match with my mom. Ekong scores an own goal which makes it Algeria 1 – 0 Nigeria. My mom has been jubilating since. Please how do I explain to her that the goal that Ekong scored is for Algeria? #ALGNGA”
@TheMadQueen5: ” Ekong aff do giveaway #ALGNGA”
@simplyfeeks: “Ekong needed the money so bad that he scored an own goal. Otedola and Dangote, see wetin una cause ooo #ALGNGA”

@Toonioye11: “Troost Ekong it’s not your fault I already knew we were going to lose when we started with this jersey #ALGNIG”
@TweetAtAustin: “Troost Ekong has to be paid by Dangote and Otedola for that own goal. A GOAL IS A GOAL. #ALGNGA”

@wowzagistblog: “EKONG oooo Akwa Ibom people, why are you people like this… # ALGNGA”
@Nsukka_okpa: “Dear God, We are sinners All of us are sinners.. From our president to all the children But abeg.. No use our sin take chop our eyes.. Crisis full ground.. Na only football dey give us joy.. Help us equalise by mistake.. Or anyhow. In Jesus name.”
On three occasions Nigeria had adorned the jersey, the Super Eagles ended up on the losing side. For instance in the last Group match of the 2018 World Cup in Russia against Argentina as well as the last Group match against Madagascar in the ongoing AFCON tournament were the team wore the jersey, both matches ended in losses including Sundays semi-final.

Gernot Rohr’s men will face Tunisia, who were defeated 1-0 by Senegal, in the third-place match on Wednesday.