Popular Nigerian singer Fireboy DML has shared his thoughts on the long-standing football rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana, boldly stating that Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, currently operates as a more united and effective unit than the Super Eagles.
Appearing on a recent episode of the ’90s Baby Show’, the Peru hitmaker weighed in on the ongoing comparisons between the two West African football giants. While acknowledging Nigeria’s impressive pool of individual talents, Fireboy emphasized that team chemistry and cohesion are what set the Black Stars apart at the moment.
“Right now, Ghana is a better team than Nigeria’s Super Eagles,” he said. “Individually, we [Nigerians] are better. But as a team, Ghana is better. For some reason, we have not been able to combine the brilliance of each player to form a solid team. I think it will take time. We have a lot of talents, but we have not been able to utilise them.”
The singer’s comments come at a time when fans and analysts alike have been questioning the Super Eagles’ recent performances, particularly their ability to gel despite boasting world-class players like Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, and Wilfred Ndidi.
Fireboy went further to highlight a specific area of weakness in the Nigerian squad—midfield quality. He singled out Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, praising his ability to control games and lead the midfield line.
“Unlike Ghana, we don’t have a good midfield. Thomas Partey alone—we don’t have a midfield to battle that. You saw how Partey handled Real Madrid during their Champions League clash with Arsenal. We don’t have that,” Fireboy said.
The comparison sparked conversations on social media, with many Nigerian fans agreeing with Fireboy’s assessment, particularly in light of Nigeria’s inconsistent showings in recent international competitions.
The comments arrive ahead of a highly anticipated match between Ghana and Nigeria at the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup in London, UK. Set for next month, the match is expected to rekindle the fierce rivalry between the two nations and serve as a proving ground for both squads.
As anticipation builds, Fireboy’s candid take has added an extra layer of narrative to the clash, prompting debates not just among football fans but also within the entertainment and sports communities.
With the Unity Cup fast approaching, both teams will have the opportunity to showcase not only individual brilliance but also tactical unity—something that could potentially validate or challenge Fireboy’s observations.
Whether the Super Eagles can prove him wrong remains to be seen, but what’s certain is that all eyes will be on London when these West African giants meet on the pitch.
