Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has raised concerns about what he believes is a recurring psychological challenge affecting African football teams following Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt.
In a post shared on X, Bassey made it clear that his remarks were not meant to take credit away from Argentina’s performance. He also described himself as a fan of Lionel Messi while reflecting on the outcome of the match.
The singer questioned why African teams often struggle to maintain their advantage after making strong starts, particularly in the closing stages of important games.
He wondered whether such results were simply due to the superior quality and experience of their opponents or whether there was a deeper issue at play.
Bassey said he believes the problem is largely mental, arguing that African teams appear to lose focus when they are close to securing victory.
According to him, there seems to be a shift in mindset during the final moments of matches, making it difficult for teams to see out positive results.
His comments came after Argentina fought back from an early deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in Tuesday’s encounter, sparking reactions from football fans across social media.
