Seun Kuti Defends Chukwueze Over Penalty Miss Amid AFCON Backlash
Nigerian musician Seun Kuti defended Super Eagles player Samuel Chukwueze after he missed a penalty in the AFCON semi-final, urging critics to stop blaming him for the team's defeat. Kuti referenced Pele's penalty misses to support Chukwueze.
Nigeria will face Egypt in the third-place playoff, while Morocco will play Senegal in the final on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
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