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

Rio Ferdinand said Carragher's Salah AFCON comments were ignorant and the Sky Sports pundit has hit back at the 'clown playing to the gallery'.

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.

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

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.