Swiss professional footballer Noah Arinzechukwu Okafor faced severe backlash on social media for celebrating with the Nigerian flag.
Okafor, who plays for Austrian Bundesliga club FC Red Bull Salzburg, posted a photo celebrating with the Nigerian flag despite choosing to play for the Swiss national football team.
Swiss fans were not happy, believing he should have carried the Switzerland flag because he represents their country.
Okafor explained that he is part Swiss and part Nigerian, as his mother is from a European nation and his father the African.
His decision to represent Switzerland instead of the Super Eagles was because he was born there.
An injury abruptly ended Okafor’s season, after he scored 10 goals and provided five assists in all competitions.
He is currently in recovery and revealed in an interview with Pulse Sports that he is progressing properly and working hard.
