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

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

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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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

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.