Fufu has become the latest object of badinage between Nigerians and Ghanaians on social media following a confession by Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi that the African staple food is the fuel behind his lightening pace.
Adeyemi’s pace was on once again on show during Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League game against Chelsea as the winger ran the full length of the pitch to score an incredible solo goal.
In a post-match presser, Adeyemi explained that aside his father’s genes, his love for fufu is the reason behind his pace.
“I eat a lot of African foods. I’ve a lot of genetics from my dad so I think its because of that. The food is called fufu from Nigeria.
On his goal, Adeyemi said “the only thing was to pass the defender and I had to sprint to get past him. Afterwards I just looked at the goalie and put it in the net”.
The revelation excited Nigerians on social media who were proud that their food was receiving international recognition following Adeyemi’s claims.
As the Nigerian’s were revelling in their latest victory, Ghanaians jumped in and advanced the argument that Nigerian fufu cannot be compared to Ghana fufu.
As if the age-long jollof war was not enough, the netizens took on each other as they strive to prove that their country prepares the best fufu.
Ghana fufu is prepared by pounding boiled cassava and plantain until it softens and gets into a mouldable state.
Nigerian cassava fufu is prepared by soaking cassava for 4-5days, blending and squeezing water from the cassava doug and placing the desired amount in a saucepan on medium heat.
You add a little bit of hot water as needed. You keep stirring vigorously until cooked through. This takes about 10-15 minutes.
Read some tweets below
Ghanaians in the CS claiming FUFU is Ghanaian not Nigerian, we no follow una argue! Nigerian fufu makes Adeyemi fast, Ghanaian fufu make people slow.
— Harry’O’Fido of Milan (@harryofido) February 16, 2023
Fufu is for Nigerians abeg ????
— Oluwanisola???????? (@imnisola_) February 16, 2023
Ghanaians cry under the comments section saying fufu is a Ghanaian food, y'all really jealous of Nigeria, Ghanaian stole our jellof rice delicacy when they were still pestering in Nigeria until buhari flogged Dem away , now you're claiming fufu also
— Saint Daniel(certified ass man) (@osobu_daniel) February 16, 2023
He literally said in the interview it belongs to Nigeria.
— Obama Not Barrack (@Obama_naija) February 16, 2023
Our fufu is also called Akpụ, prepared from fermented cassava
Na rubbish una dey chop for that country
— willz Ify P (@willzp) February 16, 2023
That's why you are not fast
We ferment our cassava first before cooking
Fufu is made from Ghana ????????
— Mohammed Fuad Ahmed (@Ah1Fuad) February 16, 2023
All Dortmund players before 2nd leg at the bridge ???????????? pic.twitter.com/TJVHr4SkkQ
— Wizard of Oz ???????? ???????????????? (@IamEverblazinq) February 16, 2023
— αdim βαd (@chrisss_virusss) February 16, 2023
The power of FUFU
— Raymond_007???????? (@007Raymond) February 16, 2023
Come to Nigeria and get yours in bulk ???? pic.twitter.com/1U7h2yaMeP
So Karim Adeyemi used N100 fufu to destroy £600 million Chelsea ????..
— Prince (@prince__7799) February 16, 2023
KPE
