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Asisat Oshoala fired some scathing remarks at one of Nigeria’s biggest influencers following the online abuse suffered by Alex Iwobi.
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has once again proven her mettle both on and off the field, this time by taking a bold stand against cyberbullying.
The 29-year-old African women’s football star recently made headlines for her powerful response to one of Nigeria's biggest social media influencers, Tunde Ednut, over his disparaging comments towards Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi.
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Tunde Ednut incures the wrath of Asisat Oshoala after trolling Alex Iwobi
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In the wake of Nigeria's heartbreaking defeat against Ivory Coast in the AFCON 2023 final, Tunde Ednut took to social media to ridicule Alex Iwobi, who has often been targeted by online critics.
Ednut's insensitive caption, "Iwobi is out, Thank you Lord…", sparked outrage among fans and fellow players alike.
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However, it was Oshoala who delivered the most scathing rebuke, calling out Ednut for his behavior in no uncertain terms.
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In a series of fiery Instagram posts, Oshoala didn't hold back as she condemned Ednut's actions and labeled him a "bully."
Her words reverberated across social media platforms, garnering support from fans and drawing attention to the harmful effects of cyberbullying.
As reported by Pulse Sports, Oshoala wrote in one of her Instagram stories, mincing no words in her condemnation of Ednut's behavior.
“Tunde is an asshole !!! Boys give am money to do giveaway, he dey form god. Old fool...who d fuck do you think you are ? Ode buruku. You failed in your field n gave up but have the gut to call out someone who keeps trying n obviously doing way better than you. U for continue if na so e easy na. AGBAYA OSHI.”
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She continued her tirade, highlighting the hypocrisy of Ednut's actions and calling him out for cyber bullying especially against women.
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“If Tunde has problem with women, all he does is body shame them. Nothing Dey that him coconut head.We accept constructive criticism but that nigga IS A FUCKING BULLY !!! He go use giveaway cover up again as usual. Mtcheww. AGBAYA BURUKU!
“I'm a victim of cyber bully and I fuckin know how that shit feels especially when you're being singled out ...like yoooo d WHOLE team LOST,” the six-time African women’s footballer of the year wrote.
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Asisat Oshoala's outspoken condemnation of cyberbullying resonated deeply with fans and fellow athletes, many of whom rallied behind Alex Iwobi in solidarity.
The Super Eagles midfielder, who has been subjected to relentless criticism online, received an outpouring of support following Tunde Ednut's derogatory comments.
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