- Kwadwo Sheldon mocked Nigeria following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, questioning how Nigerian citizens would watch the tournament given the country’s severe and persistent electricity crisis.
- His comments, which highlighted Nigeria’s poor infrastructure, sparked intense debate and frustration online, with many Nigerians acknowledging the power issues while others responded with competitive taunts related to football.
Ghanaian content creator and YouTuber, Kwadwo Sheldon, took a swipe at Nigeria following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, linking the sporting failure to the country’s persistent infrastructural issues.
In a video posted online, Sheldon questioned the practicality of Nigeria enjoying the global tournament given its ongoing electricity challenges:
“You don’t have electricity, you want to go to the World Cup. How would your citizens watch you?” he asked, highlighting the persistent power outages.
Sheldon’s criticism reignited social media discussions about Nigeria’s energy crisis, which affects everything from daily life to economic development. Many Nigerians used the opportunity to vent frustrations over government inefficiency.
The comment sparked intense social media reactions, including some from Nigerians, See some of them below:
@Thurwarr: “Enjoy you cooking for now, when the World Cup kicks off we will know the best chef.”
@OsarodionGenie: “In 2025, Nigeria cannot boast of 24/7 light. African countries that are not up to the standard of Nigeria and Nigerians have better access to electricity. The villages in Europe with less than 100,000 people have 24/7 light and better infrastructure. Run away from that business ground called Nigeria.”
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