Nigerians taunt South Africans with Tyla's song Water after Afcon victory
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On Sunday, the final match of Afcon will see the Super Eagles of Nigeria play against the hosts Ivory Coast, and Nigerian fans are eagerly anticipating this event.
A clip depicting Nigerians rejoicing over their national football squad's triumph against South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations has become a sensation on various online platforms.
In the video, supporters of Super Eagles mock their opponents by dousing themselves in liquid and belting out the popular tune "Water" by Tyla, a singer from South Africa.
She emerged as the winner of the Best African Music Performance category at the Grammys on Sunday after outshining various Nigerian superstars.
Nigerians who were let down expressed their determination to seek retaliation during the Afcon semi-final.
Nigeria defeated South Africa by penalizing them when the match was tied 1-1 on Wednesday night. This caused great excitement and celebration throughout the country.
There exists a lengthy past of competition between Nigeria, the nation with the highest population in Africa, and South Africa, the continent's most advanced financial system.
The popular Water clip that is being massively circulated through WhatsApp across Nigeria was recorded at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, a city situated in northern Nigeria.
Numerous pupils assembled at the common outdoor area of their dormitory to chant "Water" following the triumph of the Super Eagles.
Renowned Nigerian clergyman Jimmy Odukoya participated in the playful banter by applauding Bafana Bafana for their noteworthy effort despite losing the match, yet advising the South African athletes by stating: "You require hydration."
He said, "Just so you know, it's water that's won a Grammy award."
A few people from Nigeria have intensified the music competition by claiming that Afrobeats is better than amapiano. Amapiano is a mixture of hip-hop, soul and slowed-down house music that originated in South Africa and has been gaining worldwide popularity lately.
There has been playful teasing involving food preferences, specifically with Nigerians confidently claiming that their Jollof Rice triumphs over South Africa's Bobotie, a dish made with spicy minced meat.
On Sunday, Nigeria will compete against Ivory Coast, who are hosting the game, in the final match.
It is probable that a majority of South Africans will support the team from Ivory Coast.
