Jamie Carragher's AFCON comments were 'ignorant'

Former Afcon winner slams Jamie Carragher for anti-Africa Cup of Nations comments
The 59-year-old Augustine Eguavoen who was part of the Nigerian team which won Afcon in 1994, said he expected an apology from Jamie Carragher soon.
Jamie Carragher’s AFCON comments reflect a wider issue of disrespect towards the tournament
The Sky Sports pundit dismissed the Africa Cup of Nations' status as a 'major tournament' but was quickly challenged by fellow panellists
Okocha criticises Carragher’s AFCON comments
Nigerian football legend, Jay-Jay Okocha, has criticised former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher over his remarks regarding the Africa Cup of Nations, suggesting that the Englishman does not appreciate African football.
Jamie Carragher told he 'can f*** off' as Chelsea legend tears into AFCON claim
Chelsea and Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel has furiously hit back at Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher for saying the Africa Cup of Nations is not a major tournament
Rio Ferdinand: Jamie Carragher's AFCON comments were 'ignorant'
Ex-Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has said Jamie Carragher's comments disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a major tournament were ignorant.
Why Carragher is Wrong About AFCON
Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher alluded to the Africa Cup of Nations being a lesser tournament than the Euros and World Cup, igniting backlash from fans and notable players such as Rio Ferdinand.
England legend Rio Ferdinand slams Jamie Carragher for comment about AFCON
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has criticised Jamie Carragher for describing the Africa Cup of Nations as not a major tournament.
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‘You don’t want your son to be like him’ – Okocha blasts Carragher over AFCON criticism
Super Eagles legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha has criticised former England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher over his ...
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Pride of Africa: Nigerian legends, others defend AFCON amid Carragher, Barton criticism
Former international footballers and African legends have risen in fierce defence of the Africa Cup of Nations following ...