Kayode Oyero
The accolades came from other parts of the World Cup for English club Arsenal FC after bravely knocking down his 14th FA Cup when his captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, scored twice to beat Chelsea 2-1 in Saturday’s final.
Notable Nigerians, who added leaders and politicians, as well as other football fans, have since painted social media red, praising the Gunners for giving Frank Lampard’s men an unforgettable beating at an empty Wembley stadium last night.
Prior to the victory of that year, Arsenal won the trophy in 1930, 1936, 1950, 1971, 1979, 1993, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2014, 2015 and 2017.
PUNCH had reported in the past that Christian Pulisic had given Chelsea the dream start, however, the Blues unra dressed up after Aubameyang was knocked down via César Azpilicueta in the area and changed the resulting penalty.
A brilliant finale of Aubameyang 23 minutes from the finale earned Mikel Arteta silver in his first season as Arsenal manager before Chelsea was controversially reduced to 10 men when Mateo Kovacic won a yellow card at an incredibly comfortable time.
Arteta won many accolades for his tactical acumen for his first 8 months at a checkpoint and the Spaniard controlled to reorganize the Gunners from the drinks break from the first part to replace the game’s momentum.
Commenting on the night’s victory, Daystar Christian Center senior pastor Sam Adeyemi tweeted: “Congratulations to Arsenal, FA Cup champions!”
Nigeria’s Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola said: “We fight with dignity and win with pride. Yes, red is the color of champions.”
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In addition, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar tweeted a synoptic “Arsenal! #FACupFinal” accompanied through emojis of a medal and a glass.
Minister of State for Labour and Employment Festus Keyamo wrote: “Other clubs will have to calm down and respect Arsenal! We are FA Cup winners for the 14th record!”
Another tweep, misstelecomnig3, wrote: “I am a United fan, but yesterday I supported Arsenal. Interestingly, my nine-year-old son woke up early in the morning after his general father followed him with his father, Arsenal was going to win. I was surprised to celebrate my playboy, Anthony to the end.
But some tweets have criticized the party’s arbitration.
@AbdullMBaba wrote: “Not after what referee Anthony Taylor and the VAR have done, they are a general disgrace. Unlucky for the Blues. You’ll do it next year, too.”
@okedeemmanuel said: “Arsenal also calms down because the FA Cup does not secure them football on Tuesday and Wednesday, where genuine men will play football next season. Congratulations to the Gunners, because they seem to have been eliminated from the Champions League.
ChukwudiebereO2 said: “FA policy has favored Arsenal. England need more teams, especially the maximum observed in European competitions, to generate more money, to cushion the effects of the Covid-19. The referee is a thief.
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