“Na third place we carry and dem still dey do interview” — Chukwueze criticises endless media questions after third place

Super Eagles Chukwueze has expressed his frustration with post-match media duties following the team’s third-place match.

According to the player, the interviews continued even after the game ended and players were heading off the pitch.

Frustration after final whistle

“We’ll just talk and talk, everybody will be repeating the same thing. We have finished and someone is already inside the car, and they are still doing interviews again. Na third place we carry o, make we dey go home abeg. Next time we go enter bus they go house or we order Uber instead,” he said.

Chukwueze’s outburst comes amid criticism of his role in the tournament and the team’s overall performance.

Despite his visible frustration, he remains one of the key players for the Super Eagles and contributed significantly during the tournament.

His comments reflect a wider tension between players and media personnel, who often seek extended interviews even after matches have concluded.

The 24-year-old forward’s remarks have resonated with fans online, many of whom feel the media attention can sometimes be excessive.

Some supporters defended his right to vent after a taxing tournament, highlighting that players deserve rest and privacy once the game is over.

Others suggested that the comments underline a more serious issue about the treatment of athletes by sports journalists in Nigeria.

Chukwueze also hinted at future measures, joking that next time the team might enter buses directly to their hotels or order Ubers to avoid prolonged interviews.

Social media reactions:

@sKIPPER_sAMA: “It’s clear there’s an agenda against this guy…. He was literally the best player on the pitch in that third-place match”

@hbszn00: “There’s someone that hates him so much and always put him on camera to make a fool of himself but I can’t prove it”

@Fortune_Es: “Did he not contribute?”

@_el_nino19: “Lol, e sure me say na food dey worry am. But he’s creating a good content for Alex Iwobi’s though.”

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