Super Eagles legend Austin Okocha has hit back at Jamie Carragher, criticising the former Liverpool player's disrespectful comments about the Africa Cup of Nations

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.

Jamie Carragher has finally reacted to his controversial comments about the AFCON, which he claimed is not a 'major' tournamentCarragher is but among a host of European ex-players, coaches and club owners who share negative views about AFCONAfrican players have often struggled with such sentiments when the AFCON tournament is on the horizon Jamie Carragher has responded to criticism after his remarks about Mohamed Salah and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) sparked backlash.

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

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.

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.

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has criticised Jamie Carragher for describing the Africa Cup of Nations as not a major tournament.

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has clashed with Rio Ferdinand on many occasions. There was another spat this week after comments made on Mohamed Salah.