Nigeria’s Super Eagles were humbled 2-0 by Croatia in their opening game at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
A first half own goal by Oghenekaro Etebo and Luka Modric’s second half penalty inflicted the excruciating pains of defeat on the subdued Nigerians in Kaliningrad.
As painful as the result was to millions of Nigerians, many of them took to Twitter to vent their anger and displeasure, sometimes in comical manners.
What caught my eye was a post by the official handle of the Presidency @NGRPresident which revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari spoke with the players before the game.
https://twitter.com/NGRPresident/status/1008043630702022656
As expected, Nigerians revisited the above tweet after the match to give the President their feedback.
This respondent was fearless in informing the President of the result, in our local parlance.
https://twitter.com/ola_asumah/status/1008121235719499776
And there was nothing innocent about this tweet by the man called Innocent who stated it so simply:
https://twitter.com/ugoblaze90/status/1008111380308922369
Talk of dereliction of duty by the President? Or, what is this man suggesting?
https://twitter.com/Dongbaskie/status/1008109604339879938
But this, got to me. Implying that Mr President might be guilty of cheating?
https://twitter.com/MrOluwadurotimi/status/1008109313913737216
But here is a respectful Nigerian who just drops a passionate advice for the President.
https://twitter.com/efeswaggziny/status/1008117008574099456
There was also a stern warning for PMB.
https://twitter.com/Illex17/status/1008116956862603264
For the road and just in case the President refuses to heed his followers’ warning, this lady has a message for Gernot Rohr.
https://twitter.com/MillerUche/status/1008103784629850113
To call or not to call again? The Eagles will play again next Friday.
