The channel mistakenly identified Chelsea defender Axel Disasi as his teammate Noni Madueke, highlighting the challenges and pressures of live broadcasting.
The Incident and Its Context
During the post-match interview, as reported by Daily Mail, as Chelsea celebrated their dominant win, which ensured their place in the Carabao Cup final, Sky Sports displayed an on-screen graphic captioning Axel Disasi as Noni Madueke.
This error occurred just after Disasi, a key player in Chelsea's victory, was preparing to share his thoughts on the game.
Disasi, a 25-year-old French defender, had contributed significantly to the match, helping Chelsea overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg of the semi-final.
Disasi and Cole Palmer, another standout performer for Chelsea, were selected for the post-match interview. Palmer awarded the man of the match, received a trophy from Disasi during this segment.
The error was quickly rectified, and Disasi's correct name was displayed later in the interview. Despite the mix-up, Disasi expressed his delight at reaching his first cup final with Chelsea, reflecting on the team's performance and the instructions from coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Fan Reaction and Broader Implications
The mix-up did not go unnoticed by Chelsea fans, with several taking to social media to express their disappointment and urge Sky Sports to improve their accuracy in future broadcasts.
Sky sports calling Disasi Madueke. They’ve done it again 🤦🏾♀️
— TΔ (@T4fala) January 23, 2024
Is sky sports racist or was this a honest mistake cause this shii is funny as hell😭😭 #ChelseaFC #CHEMID #disasi #madueke #palmer pic.twitter.com/iOBy50UoE3
— Davee (@mcfc_davee) January 23, 2024
✊🏿How can Sky sports; make silly mistake like this!
— MrLinah (@MrLinah1) January 23, 2024
✊🏿when did Axel Disasi become Noni Madueke pic.twitter.com/0Og1qtrVUk