Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Taaooma has captured the collective pain of many sports fans after suffering a devastating triple loss on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
A Day of Football Agony
The skit maker, whose real name is Apaokagi Adedoyin Maryam, saw three of her beloved teams suffer defeat within a short period. Nigeria's Super Eagles were eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after losing their semi-final match to Morocco. On the same day, her favourite English Premier League side, Chelsea, lost to Arsenal in an EFL tournament fixture. To complete the miserable hat-trick, Spanish giants Real Madrid, another of her supported clubs, were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Albacete in the round of 16.
Taaooma's Viral Emotional Reaction
Known for her humorous online characters, Taaooma channeled her real-life frustration into a now-viral video. She posted a clip featuring her popular alter ego, 'Quadri', breaking down in exaggerated yet relatable tears over the sporting disappointments. In the caption accompanying the video, she lamented, "Nigeria, Chelsea, Madrid! Whyyyyyy." The video perfectly blended genuine fan emotion with her signature comedic flair, resonating with thousands of Nigerians who shared in the sporting misery.
The timing of the video was particularly poignant as Nigerian football fans were already digesting the Super Eagles' exit from AFCON 2025. The tournament defeat had sparked widespread reactions across the country, making Taaooma's personal meltdown a symbol of a broader national sentiment.
Nigerians React to the Triple Defeat Drama
The online reaction to Taaooma's video was swift and widespread, with many fans using humour to cope with the losses. One social media user, victor_madukwe1, commented on the cumulative pain, listing a series of losses. Another user, ashannycrown, found a silver lining, joking that at least Arsenal had won. The comments highlighted a shared experience of football fandom, where club and national team loyalties often intersect to create moments of collective joy or despair.
The video also drew attention to the unique plight of fans with multiple allegiances. One comment from okpesammy05 pointed out the "triple wahala" (triple trouble) for a Nigerian who is both a Chelsea and a Davido fan, referencing the singer's own recent loss at an awards event.
This incident is not Taaooma's first time trending for her interactions with notable figures. She was recently in the news for a playful video with the Ooni of Ife, where the monarch humorously engaged with her 'Quadri' character.
The convergence of Nigeria's AFCON loss with high-profile club defeats created a perfect storm of sporting disappointment, expertly and humorously documented by one of Nigeria's top digital creators. It served as a reminder of the deep passion Nigerians have for football, both at the national and club levels, and how that passion often transcends the boundary between entertainment and genuine emotion.
