Super Eagles’ Onyemaechi explains social media blunder, fans sceptical

Published on by Andrew Randa

Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi, who plays for Portuguese side Boavista, has found himself in the middle of controversy after a post from his official X (formerly Twitter) account, hinting at his openness to a Chelsea transfer, caused a stir.

The now-deleted post reportedly referenced Chelsea’s recent squad troubles, particularly their struggle to find a consistent left-back, sparking speculation about his potential move.

Onyemaechi, who scored his first goal of the season for Boavista in their 2-2 draw against Estrela de Amadora last weekend, posted the below on the morning of September 18. It drew significant criticism, with many fans querying his professionalism and commitment to his current employers.

Super Eagles' Bruno Onyemaechi explains social media blunder, fans sceptical
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He addressed the controversy in a follow-up post on Wednesday, apologizing and offering an explanation for the offensive message.

Bruno Onyemaechi's social media debacle: Fans react

In the wake of his explanation, many fans responded with scepticism.

Despite Bruno Onyemaechi's apology, the incident has raised eyebrows, leaving fans wondering if it was truly a hack or an audacious act of self-promotion by the Super Eagles defender.

Super Eagles’ Onyemaechi explains social media blunder, fans sceptical

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