Nigeria’s preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup suffered a rare blow, after the Super Eagles were beaten by Serbia in London.
Two second half goals from Newcastle United forward, Aleksandar Mitrovic, gave the Serbians a comfortable 2-0 victory in London.
It was the second time Nigeria will be losing under manager, Gernot Rohr, after that 2-0 defeat at home to South Africa last year.
Consequently, disappointed Nigerian fans in their usual way took to their social media accounts to voice their thoughts about the latest defeat.
Here are some of the reactions;
The last time Awaziem partnered Troost Ekong, Nigeria was defeated by South Africa 2-0, today he partnered Troost Ekong again and we have losg 2-0. #NairaBetGopay
— Oma Akatugba (@omaakatugba) March 27, 2018
We lost to Serbia, and we are playing Argentina and Croatia. Just saying
— Doctor YazzY Olu (@Dr_Yazzy) March 27, 2018
Appreciate the optimism of everyone saying Rohr has NOW seen what the problems are that need fixing.
This problem is not new. It's been there since qualifying. If there was any intention to fix it, we'd have seen some shoots already.
— Solace Chukwu (@TheOddSolace) March 27, 2018
Most want to blame the defense but no it's was the midfield, they turned over the ball so quickly it was too easy for the serbians,
— Gentleman samurai (@Steinzen) March 27, 2018
I see the clamour for Enyeama is back. Predictably. Apparently if he was there tonight, we would not have lost. We have never lost a game he was kept goal in.I wonder how we qualified for the world cup & beat Argentina & Poland without him.
Enyeama aka Messiah.#NairaBETGoPay
— Babanla (@biolakazeem) March 27, 2018
It’s all about the effort! Don’t worry boys! @NGSuperEagles ⚽️??? Keep SOARING! #NGASRB
— Cuppy (@cuppymusic) March 27, 2018
Nigeria isn't going anywhere internationally if Super Eagles keep passing the ball like wrestlers. #NGASRB
— ♔ King Absolute ♔ (@KingAbsolute_) March 27, 2018
Nigeria vs South Africa:
Troost-Ekong partners Awaziem in CB.
HT: 0-0
FT: 0-2Nigeria vs Serbia:
Troost-Ekong partners Awaziem in CB.
HT: 0-0
FT: 0-2What is happening gann? #NGASRB
— Fisayo Dairo (@FisayoDairo) March 27, 2018
@NGSuperEagles : Please grow up and stop delaying the tweets of the final results when ever the team fails to win. You did the same thing in uyo when south africa won 2-0. FT: @FSSrbije 2 @thenff @NGSuperEagles 0. #NGASER #NGASRB .
— TRUsTTRUTh (@dejiplus) March 27, 2018
https://twitter.com/C_clinton_/status/978761079974191105
Even with the 0-2 in #NGASRB there's positive things in the match from the boys. Still feel and believe they will go places in #Russia2018 #SoarSuperEagles. Remember Argentina was thrashed today and we're in the same group.
— AMT?? (@AMTanimu) March 27, 2018
#NgaSrb We missed Mikel and Leon. Our guys did not seem up for it too as they played without intensity. Why is Joel Obi still playing? No positional sense, no tackling, no key passes and forward runs/play.
— Uber123 (@Uber1235) March 27, 2018
#NGASRB 0-2. White wedding gown no mean say bride na virgin, no be by zebra crossing jersey o!
— Jimmy Q (@KD01Jimmy_Q) March 27, 2018
We slept off#NGASRB
— #RealSagittarius (@steveabbey_) March 27, 2018
No matter the score, We proudly support our own. they may have won this battle but we will win the war.#ShineOnNigeria #NGASRB pic.twitter.com/3KE6D8iZuJ
— Star Nigeria (@Star_NG) March 27, 2018
So this is how we will goan disgrace oursef in Russia #NGASRB pic.twitter.com/b9o8yZHkJc
— Bob-Manuel F. T. (@Kingsford__) March 27, 2018
