Former Minister of Education, Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, on Tuesday joined other Nigerians to praise the Super Eagles for their performance at the World Cup despite their failure to progress beyond the group stage.
Ezekwesili hailed the team for giving Nigerians hope.
She wrote on Twitter: “Our @NGSuperEagles do please receive our gratitude for making us believe and for your efforts at giving Nigerians HOPE & JOY in the midst of so much pain. We celebrate you all.”
After the Super Eagles lost their first 2018 World Cup game 2-0 to Croatia, they rallied in the second group game to defeat Iceland by the same scoreline and went into Tuesday’s game against Argentina needing a win or draw to progress.
Their 2-1 loss to Argentina, however, meant they finished third in Group D with three points behind Argentina – four points, and Croatia – nine points. Iceland was bottom of the group.
The Eagles fought and created chances several chances throughout the game, matching the Lionel Messi-led side in terms of shots.
In the end, it was not enough but Nigerians hailed their effort.
For many of them, it was a dignified exit but for others, the result indicated that some players in the team were below par.
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