Thierry Henry clarifies comments saying ‘Nigeria is bad luck’ (Video)

Former Arsenal star, Thierry Henry has apologized to Nigerians for comments made against him, that he called the Nigerian Super Eagles ‘bad luck’.

The former French international used those words when IShowSpeed ​​Streamer wore Nigerian shorts into the broadcast booth during the US vs. United States match. Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

But he explained his comments in a video released on X.

Watch the video below:

Thierry Henry apologizes to Nigerians for calling the Nigerian Super Eagles ‘bad luck’.

The former France international used those words when IShowSpeed ​​Streamer wore Nigerian shorts into the broadcast booth during the US vs. United States match. Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.… pic.twitter.com/bU3Rt0t0Gz

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