Former Arsenal star, Thierry Henry has apologized to Nigerians for a comment credited to him, that he labeled the Nigerian Super Eagles short as ‘bad luck’.
The former French international used the words when Streamer IShowSpeed wore a Nigerian shorts to the broadcast booth during the USA vs. Paraguay match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He however explained his comment in a video released on X.
Watch the video below:
Thierry Henry apologizes to Nigerians for labelling the Nigerian Super Eagles short as ‘bad luck’.
The former French international used the words when Streamer IShowSpeed wore a Nigerian shorts to the broadcast booth during the USA vs. Paraguay match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.… pic.twitter.com/bU3Rt0t0Gz
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