The Sky Sports pundit dismissed the Africa Cup of Nations' status as a 'major tournament' but was quickly challenged by fellow panellists

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.

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.

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A Super Eagles legend has strongly criticised Jamie Carragher for making disrespectful comments about the AFCON, calling out the pundit for his remarks.

Jamie Carragher has been in the firing line over comments on Mohamed Salah and AFCON. But another Liverpool legend has agreed with much of what the defender said.

Rio Ferdinand was labelled a "clown" by Jamie Carragher after he called out the former Liverpool defender for his controversial AFCON comments.

Liverpool forward Jamie Carragher has responded to criticism after his remarks about Mohamed Salah and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) sparked backlash.