Former English footballer, Eni Aluko has triggered a public debate by suggesting that women’s football broadcasters should prioritise female pundits over their male counterparts.

She argued that female pundits often take a “supporting role” in the coverage of men’s football and claimed the same dynamic should apply to women’s football.

Her comments were reportedly aimed at Arsenal legend Ian Wright, whom she accused of taking over roles meant for women in female tournaments organised across the world.

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Following backlash, Aluko issued a public apology to Wright, but the Arsenal legend rejected it.

Just as many thought the issue had been resolved, Aluko reignited the feud, asserting that Wright continued to occupy roles that should have gone to female pundits despite her earlier criticisms.

During a lengthy appearance on the 90s Baby Show Podcast, Aluko repeated her frustrations and urged the ex-Arsenal star to quit women’s punditry gigs, saying: “The issue I have with Ian is that, I think in his position he needs to clock what I’m saying.”

Her renewed comments have been met with strong criticisms from football fans on social media, who accused Aluko of being childish and damaging her own reputation.

Fans argued that she appeared entitled due to her achievements in the game, stressing that broadcasters select pundits they deem most suitable for the role.

Some advised her to stop attacking Ian Wright and instead focus on carving her own niche to earn punditry opportunities, warning that her actions risk harming the image of women in sports media.

Read the comments below:

Did I really just watch Eni Aluko claim that @IanWright0 is flaming the fire to stereotypical racism to black women? Wtf is she going on about. Ian is a national treasure and has done more for the black community than you ever will. Get the man's name out ya'll fucking mouth pic.twitter.com/jfrfSInzuB

— D (@TandooriDal) February 10, 2026

She should have asked him nicely in private

— General Jack🔰🔰🔰 (@Paschalicious7) February 10, 2026

Let’s stop giving this utter retard air time!!

— Greg Walton (@Spud80) February 10, 2026

ENI Aluko Calls Out Ian Wright For Not Helping Out

“ Nothing Would Make Me Think He Wouldn’t D That For Me .. Because Your The Ally Your Uncle I’ve Got His Number I Text Him ..

So The Question Is Why You Wouldn’t DonThe Same For Me ? “

- 90s Baby Podcast pic.twitter.com/kXimLCjilq

— UKHipHopdaily (@UKHipHopDaily) February 9, 2026

Man she looks horrible, played horrible, speaks horrible. She needs help

— Humanoid (@Humanoid257) February 10, 2026

Eni Aluko has accused Ian Wright of “disrespect” and “green lighting”!the racist abuse she receives, like being labelled “the bitter angry black woman”.

Yet Wright has been one of the biggest advocates for the women's game, doing as much as anyone to promote it.

Strange that… pic.twitter.com/mONf23magV

— J Stewart (@triffic_stuff_) February 10, 2026

I watched Rooney break through, I’ve still not seen a 16yr old like him. He was a fucking monster, taking the piss out of hairy ass men. I’m not sure the will ever be another like him at that age

— Call Me Al (@_AEWatson) February 10, 2026

Lmao she is more deluded then Birmingham fans @upthebluesfc @Stuart78163 🤣🤣🤣🤣

— Andyunited99 (@Andyunited2352) February 10, 2026

At this point you have to wonder if she’s mentally ill ?
You get top jobs because you are qualified… you work your way up, through promotions and further Qualifications. Eni has neither earned the right to a promotion or qualified to talk about football, because she wasn’t any… https://t.co/ujPCD1SV4s

— Rachel West (@rachelwest91) February 10, 2026

Where was Eni Aluko when Ian Wright was going about supporting Women's football

Eni Aluko want to reap where she didn't sow. Little did she know that life doesn't work that way pic.twitter.com/Op6fit55X5

— OLUWASEGUNFUNMI 01 🚀💡❤ (@segunalabs01) February 10, 2026