Buhari in Kano, Chelsea fans Trolled after Losing 4-0 and Other Stories Across Social Media Last Week

It was another week of activities and once again, Nigerians were all over social media making their opinions known. Here are some of the stories that trended over the week.

Super falcons striker Asisat Oshoala joins Barcelona Ladies

Nigeria’s Super falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala joined Barcelona’s female team on loan from her Chinese Club, Dalian Quanjian.

https://twitter.com/ArizonaReporte3/status/1091204685745266688

Nigerians took to social media to congratulate the Super Falcons star, who was part of Nigeria’s team that triumphed at last year’s Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in Ghana.

Oshoala is one of the most successful African footballers with 3 African Cup of Nations trophies, the English Women’s FA Cup and the Chinese women’s Super League title to her name. She has previously played for Liverpool and Arsenal Ladies.

Chelsea fans get trolled after losing 4-0 to lowly-rated Bournemouth

It is no longer new that during the week,
Chelsea FC were flogged 4-0 by Bournemouth. The loss was their most disgraceful and biggest defeat since 2004. But there was no mercy for their fans on various social media as the trolls came after them.

If you didn't watch Bournemouth vs Chelsea's match yesterday, here is the highlight..😂😂 #BOUCHE pic.twitter.com/p3G9UPrAvv

— Stephen (@lost_nigerian) January 31, 2019

Some went ahead to describe how Chelsea were before and after the match

Chelsea Before the Match and Chelsea after the Match #BOUCHE pic.twitter.com/jwAl5hOjOP

— #EndSARS Segun | Legal 🔌 (@SegunOladejo_) January 30, 2019

Even amidst all the critics on social media, Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri claimed responsibility for the defeat.

Ouch – Maurizio Sarri isn't happy.#BOUCHE pic.twitter.com/veH4udGf5c

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 30, 2019

Anyway, we wish them better luck in their next matches.

Buhari locks down Kano

Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress Candidate visited Kano and caused a total lock down of the state. Although not a very popular president, the massive crowd that greeted him was like a tsunami.

https://twitter.com/azeez_ibrahim11/status/1090984658056241152

This has kept lots of Nigerians wondering if it was only people from Kano or all over the world.

The crowd is now uncontrollable in Kano.

Kano stadium is filled up to d brim. It can only be made possible by PMB.

If you doubt 5 Millon votes for Buhari in Kano you are on your own. pic.twitter.com/Ftp4pOB0bq

— Engr. Azeez Ibrahim (@azeez_ibrahim11) January 31, 2019

Some supporters have already given him the victory in that state. But is the crowd during campaign really a factor for winning? Nigerians cant wait for February 16th to come. We hope and pray for hitch free elections.