Popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as Verydarkman (VDM), has joined the chorus of Nigerian celebrities celebrating the Super Eagles' crucial victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The national team secured a spot in the tournament's semi-finals after defeating Algeria in a thrilling match.
VDM's Hilarious Victory Antics Target Doubting Blogger
Overflowing with national pride, VDM took to his Instagram page to share a wildly dramatic video celebrating the win. In the clip, the activist, who also goes by the title "Ratel president," was seen running across a car park, jumping for joy, and reenacting one of the pivotal goals scored during the match. With his arms wide open, he danced and sang, capturing the euphoria felt by millions of Nigerians.
The celebration, however, came with a pointed message. In his caption, VDM directly tagged an Algerian travel blogger who had previously taunted Nigeria before the high-stakes encounter. VDM shared a clip of the blogger and his compatriots singing confidently ahead of the game.
Addressing the blogger, VDM wrote a caption telling him to show respect to the "big boys," punctuating the post with laughing emojis. This move transformed his personal celebration into a public rebuttal of the pre-match doubts cast on the Nigerian team.
Algerian Blogger's Gracious Response and Fan Jubilation
In a display of sportsmanship, the tagged Algerian blogger responded to VDM's video. He humbly congratulated Nigeria on the win, acknowledging that the Super Eagles played excellently and deserved the victory. He added that he had met wonderful people and expressed a desire to visit Nigeria someday.
The video sparked a wave of reactions from fans and followers online, who joined in the celebration and commended VDM's patriotic fervor.
One user, @the_veryfairman, humorously commented, "Top-notch performance, Algeria has been Gwamnisued." Another, @necklineinteror solution, expressed profound happiness, stating, "I have never been more happier to be Nigerian like I am today, I can't remember when I felt this good about my country last."
Others, like @exclusiveluxaryoriginal, simply shared the national pride: "We are super proud of our Boys."
VDM's Previous Commentary on Super Eagles' Team Dynamics
This is not the first time Verydarkman has weighed in on the Super Eagles' AFCON 2025 campaign. He had previously commented on an on-pitch incident between star striker Victor Osimhen and teammate Ademola Lookman during an earlier match.
In his analysis, VDM advised Osimhen that his teammates were not his children and stated that Lookman had no obligation to pass the ball to him in every situation. Despite this critique, he has consistently praised the team's overall effort while warning them to elevate their game as they face tougher opponents in the latter stages of the tournament.
The victory over Algeria on January 11, 2026, marks a significant milestone for the Super Eagles as they continue their quest for the AFCON title, with the nation firmly behind them.
