‘This is not funny’- fans react after Super Eagles endure poor reception at Kumasi airport

The Nigerian team has touched down in Kumasi ahead of the first leg of their crucial Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier against the Black Stars of Ghana on Friday.

However, the welcome at the Kumasi international airport was distasteful, as the Super Eagles players and officials had to employ different techniques to jump down from the plane as the ramp that was provided was too short for the aircraft.

The Super Eagles are in Kumasi#GHANGA pic.twitter.com/T1AB1wNIyg

— Colin NOT Collins 🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@ColinUdoh) March 24, 2022

While the Ghanaian airport authorities have apologised, stating that they were not prepared for the size of the aircraft that was conveying the Nigerian contingent, the treatment could be considered as antics to put the Super Eagles off ahead of the clash.

The Ghanaians already started pulling some strings when they refused to release their squad list for the doubleheader. And the experience at the airport could, many fans think is one of their tricks to destabilise the Super Eagles.

A lot of Ghanaian and Nigerian fans did not take the situation lightly, as they took to social media to share their displeasure. Nonetheless, some Ghanaians were happy with the situation, as they felt that it would help unsettle the Nigerian team.

Nah stress wan kill us for this country… Coming down from plane Sef na stress!! Na wa o. https://t.co/KRIXDrj3uf

— Maurice🕊️⚓ (@HumbleMau) March 24, 2022

Some interesting different approaches to this far from easy exit for the Nigeria players after landing in Ghana. The Sit and Drop probably the best. 🇳🇬⚽️ https://t.co/KIo3ny0nkt

— James Nalton (@JDNalton) March 24, 2022

No one used the proper hand trailing technique NO ONE!!🪜🪜 https://t.co/69UsRzP7Un

— † Uncle Femi 🇳🇬 (@Don_Femo) March 24, 2022

When SA twitter sees this 😂

— Paragon 🔩🐺🔧 (@FeedelSircolour) March 24, 2022

I’m even thinking of how they will climb that ramp when going back to Nigeria cause it’s easier to jump out of the plane than climbing back in. God please help us abeg.

— Tee (@tamtozee) March 24, 2022

As a Ghanaian this is unacceptable. You get to know the type of aircraft they will be coming in with way ahead of time. We just failed and have to apologize to our Nigerian brothers.

— the retweeter (@nanapoku) March 24, 2022

So Ghana 🇬🇭 kraa are we serious in that country…oo my Motherland 🤦🏾‍♂️…look at people jumping down the plane 🤣 https://t.co/CWstkthnHq

— Ogaa_hanson🇬🇭 (@Ogaa_hanson) March 24, 2022

And so the Jollof derby starts… Jumping off the plane! Wonder if you will send Okadas to fetch Ghana from the airport for the return leg

— Joe Maluleke (@JoMaluleke) March 24, 2022

Really keen to see how we’ll get back on the plane in Kumasi. Because…? https://t.co/eZmDF138jN

— Dayo FlipOut Corner (@doctorrotcod) March 24, 2022

One thing I am proud of is that Nigeria never treats opponents badly when we host.We actually go out of our way to make sure they are very comfortable. I don’t think this by Ghana is deliberate but they tried to take this game to a poor stadium in Gold Coast for unfair advantage. https://t.co/bIvGqF1u3G

— Babanla (@biolakazeem) March 24, 2022

This is how I want to see the Ghanaians when they touchdown Murtala https://t.co/k1uxPZGSDp pic.twitter.com/nio1Cv5kOh

— Adeola Clarence Fadola (@adeola_fad) March 24, 2022

Kumasi airport couldn’t get the ramp that fits Super Eagles’ plane as they’ve not seen a bigger plane land at their airport.

Naija no fit enter make una no feel am 😂 #PoojaInKumasi pic.twitter.com/14BmHxj4dP

— POOJA… (@PoojaMedia) March 24, 2022

This is sh*t from Ghana 🇬🇭 What is the meaning of this ? The war has begin #GhanaVsNaija #GhanaVsNigeria#SuperEagles #BlackStars https://t.co/48yE3IwrfH

— ♣Otunba Of Sokoto♣ (@Hassaan_Shehu) March 24, 2022

@NAkufoAddo I have seen how the Nigerian Super Eagles struggled to alight from this plane and it is really not funny. Definitely NOT FUNNY.#Gistlover pic.twitter.com/qO9CltPMHf

— UpuuEsq (@upuujerry) March 24, 2022

Super Eagles dey jump come down from plane. LMFAOOOOOOOOOOO!

— Sundiata Keita II (@YungHusband_) March 24, 2022

Black Stars can’t beat Super Eagles, you guys should still bring ladder while coming because it’s ladder your team will climb to come down.

— Faith (@trendyfaith) March 24, 2022

They want to use all tactics to break the legs of the Super Eagles. Osimhen will score an hat trick on Friday. Dennis will score a brace. Ghanaians will cry with constant light and Nigerians will laugh in darkness! 😂 😂 😂 😂

— Rinoms🦋 (@Rifogho) March 24, 2022

This is how #SuperEagles were welcomed in #Kumasi look at how they got off the plane. #Ghana always show the #Accra airport, what is this? Hopefully the hotel and #Babayara stadium are not this archaic 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ #GhanaVsNaija #Nigeria #BlackStars pic.twitter.com/Vkel8DWDst

— Sulaiman Folarin (@sulaiman4real) March 24, 2022

Using iron ladder to deplane our Super Eagle stars. Chai Ghana!!!🤣😂🤣 https://t.co/38Z0oftZgg

— The Citizen (@MidasTouch_me) March 24, 2022

Ghana! Ghana! Ghana!!! How many times did I call you… Why did you chose to disgrace yourself like this. Aren’t you aware you are the eldorado of some folks on this street…🤣🤣 Using iron ladder to deplane our Super Eagle stars. 🤣😂🤣

— The Citizen (@MidasTouch_me) March 24, 2022

Chale! Wat is this?
E bi una Airpat no get stendard? 😭🤣

Ghana just want to brake the legs of our Boys (Super Eagles) #SoarSuperEagles #GhanaVsNaija pic.twitter.com/fg8Svv1FTO

— OKAKAH MUFASA 🤴 (@RealOkakah) March 24, 2022

This is a trap set to injure the Super Eagles. This one that they are jumping out of an aircraft. Lol @Xaheed__ @garyalsmith @GHOneTV https://t.co/pu9vjeyCkG

— Joey (@baronickxy100) March 24, 2022

The games have begun

Super Eagles players already having to jump out of the plane on arrival in Ghana

This #JollofDerby go too sweet pic.twitter.com/nut45le1iP

— Home of Nigerian Footballers (@EaglesTrackerNG) March 24, 2022

ọmọ! Which kin disembark be dis? See as bobo’s dey jump from aircraft, even senior man @67Kelechi shock. They claimed kumasi Airport is under renovations but that’s a flimzy excuse. Super Eagles no mean say dem suppose fly down from plane. @thenff

#NGAGHA pic.twitter.com/hRHAxI7sTr

— O.C Nwadike (@LATTERBROS) March 24, 2022

Ghana really made Super Eagles🇳🇬 jump down from their plane. We owe them at least 4-0 in their home for that disrespect

— Olúwadámiláre 🇳🇬 (@MassiveMatthew) March 24, 2022