Very few female celebrities seem to be sport lovers but among the minority, there are still some who have proven to be athletic afficionados.
One celebrity who falls into this category is Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo.
Uche took to her social media to express her opinion on the recent ban on former Nigerian footballer and coach, Samson Siasia, by FIFA.
Samson was given a FIFA life ban over bribe allegations.
According to the actress, the ban will no doubt affect Nigerian football negatively.
In her words, “This Samson Siasia matter is bad for naija football…handed a life ban by FIFA and fined $50k for “accepting” to take bribes to manipulate games. Accepting.”
This Samson Siasia matter is bad for naija football…handed a life ban by FIFA and fined $50k for "accepting" to take bribes to manipulate games.
😱Accepting😱— Uche Jombo Rodriguez (@uchejombo) August 16, 2019
This expression on her Twitter has however attracted different reactions from Nigerians, many of who supported her view.
See some reactions below:
@FIFAcom only get harsh when it comes to Africa.
Lot's of match fixing scandal's have been rocking Europe, how many culprits have they banned.#mtcheew#EuropeTheHubOfMatchFixing— AWKA MADE (@AWKA_MADE) August 16, 2019
How bad was Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini ban was or is to Switzerland and France? Siasia ban is bad for his career. Only him will suffer the ignominy not Bayelsa, Abuja, NFF or Nigeria football.
— Eniola! Imisioluwa! Zion (@bisimichaelng) August 16, 2019
The NFF has to quickly release a statement on this issue and distance itself for the sake of its reputation.
— AshR (@Abzy_Jlp) August 16, 2019
Aunty @uchejombo do really follow football as much??? This indeed is such a rarity amongst women…then to say stars.i really am amazed about your interest 🙏🙏
— Charlie Champagne (@charles_momoh) August 16, 2019
