Nigeria’s Dream Team VI were defeated 2-0 in the closing group stage encounter against Colombia at the ongoing #RioOlympics in the wee hours of Thursday morning.
Nigerians who watched the match have taken to Twitter to express their views on the defeat which didn’t deter the national side from qualifying to the quaterfinal stage as they topped their group.
While some have criticized the head coach of the team, Samson Siasia and the squad for their lackluster performance especially goalkeeper, Akpeyi – who performed abysmally, others are willing to let the defeat slide since the team qualified for the quarterfinal stage at the Olympics showpiece.
Take a look at the mixed reactions below.
#COLNGR a very bad day for nigeria,
— ÅZ££Z ÃBÏØDÜÑ KØLÅPØ (@kloppzy) August 11, 2016
We don qualify, that's the best we have now! Make we take am like that #COLNGR
— Sanusi Hayatu (@hamicch) August 11, 2016
#ColNGr who gave akpeyi d gloves.. he's a lazy lad.. just opening is big mouth from d start.. the boys just went off like our NEPA
— King (@Ogbeni_King) August 11, 2016
A little bit disappointed in the Dream Team outing tonight. What a lacklustre performance from the boys. They just didn't show up. #COLNGR
— Arsenmilan19 (@Gbollybeat) August 11, 2016
I can excuse the Dream Team's performance tonight simply bcos they have already qualified. Next stage NO DULLING. Please. #COLNGR
— FOA (@alagakemi) August 11, 2016
Now that I have said something, I feel like saying overconfidence killd them Or should U say dem feel say e no matter if dem lose? #COLNGR
— Olaboyede Odekunle (@MyNameIsOlaboye) August 11, 2016
Point of an over-aged player is to add quality and experience to the U23 squad. Akpeyi added neither. Alampasu would've been better #COLNGR
— Colin NOT Collins (@ColinUdoh) August 11, 2016
@elegbete1 My first time in many years I watched Nigeria losing without shaking my heartbeat..I feel relax even in our defeat..lol.. #COLNGR
— OLAYINKA ADIO (@yincle) August 11, 2016
After 3 matches I hereby conclude that this U23 team is average & highly overrated & I won't be surprised if we don't go beyond QF. #COLNGR
— You (@basealkaline) August 11, 2016
What a dull team today,i hope they learn from this or else,home they come next. From the defence line to the strike force all zero! #COLNGR
— #Wayback machine (@travelkid) August 11, 2016
How did Sadiq make it to dis team..he is the worst player ever ! #COLNGR#Rio2016 #Olympics #OlympicGames #TeamNigerian
— #Wayback machine (@travelkid) August 10, 2016
Lacklustre performance #COLNGR
— Mr KEKE?? (@Otunba_Keke) August 10, 2016
Hard luck boys you lot tried ??? just gotta try harder at the next match #SuperEagles ?? #COLNGR
— oluwareallytobiloba (@kmzss) August 10, 2016
Wasn't paying attention to the game and it's all over. Can't believe i stayed up to watch having so much optimism. #COLNGR #Rio2016
— Olakunle FAYIGA (@k_ef4real) August 10, 2016
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