The curtains were drawn on the 2018 World Cup qualifying series in Group B of the African zone, as Nigeria were controversially held 1-1 by Algeria.
The Super Eagles were running away with a 1-0 win, after midfielder, John Ogu had given them an excellent lead just after the hour mark.
However, with two minutes left, the referee from Gabon, Eric Otogo-Castane, awarded a very bizarre penalty to the home side for a nonexistence foul on winger, Yacine Brahimi , who stepped up to the plate to convert expertly from the spot.
Both sides had to settle for a share of the spoils, but the West African giants were already assured of their ticket to Russia next year.
Though Otogo-Castane’s decision wasn’t as painful given the dead rubber nature of the game, that didn’t stop Nigerians from reacting to the result as they took to their social media accounts to voice their thoughts.
ACLSports.com has some of those reactions, including one that should put even more smiles on the faces on Nigerians, as the Super Eagles now have the second longest unbeaten run in the world, having gone 37games unbeaten in the world cup qualifiers.
Surely John Ogu has booked his plane ticket to Russia. After he's been knocking on the door
— Cocoa Bruvva ? (@BakaOmubo) November 10, 2017
Nigeria needs a Goalkeeper….
If una like agrue…..
World Cup no be joke….
— Kelechi Nkoro (@K1Says) November 10, 2017
Great game @NGSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/D6d8JUnf8F
— Mutiu Adepoju (@MutiuAdepoju8) November 10, 2017
This is me watching #ALGNGA tonight.
No heartbreak…no pain, and most of all, no calculator. #WCQ2018 pic.twitter.com/TYt0kzG5Zc
— Chidi.Nma ?? ? (@Ajmystro) November 10, 2017
Nigeria extend their unbeaten record in World Cup qualifying to 37 games. Second only to Spain worldwide. Côte d’Ivoire second in Africa with 26. Awesome record @NGSuperEagles #ALGNGA
— Colin NOT Collins (@ColinUdoh) November 10, 2017
– Much improved second half performance by @NGSuperEagles.
– Nwakaeme did not seize his chance tonight.
– Ekong was excellent.
– Ezenwa is a crap shoot. He is not good enough for the World Cup. Do not @ me. I will ignore.#ALGNGA— Solace Chukwu (@TheOddSolace) November 10, 2017
For the record, Algeria was lucky not to finish the match with 10 players, Brahimi should have been sent off for that headbutt, not to mention the non-existent foul on the penalty for Algeria #ALGNGA
— Walid Bylka (@bylka613) November 10, 2017
First he fails to send Brahimi off for a red card offence then he awards a penalty from nowhere…nodding repeatedly like an agama lizard. #AlgNga
— Sylva Nze Ifedigbo (@nzesylva) November 10, 2017
More reactions to the referee’s decision to award the home side a controversial late penalty.
In case you missed it, Brahimi's "penalty" called in the 88th minute, good thing neither team had anything to play for today #ALGNGA pic.twitter.com/NQc94lFZxV
— Walid Bylka (@bylka613) November 10, 2017
#ALGNGA this ref should never be allowed to officiate any game again, even a five-aside @CAF_Online @FIFAcom
He's a shame to football— Night Fury (@Rafayizle) November 10, 2017
Back to the match…
#ALGNGA The way Algerian players rushing for the ball it looks as if they're the one going to world cup. Someone should remind them Nigeria has already qualified. ??
— Chinex Obue (@chinexobue) November 10, 2017
I just want to thank God for making this Algerians players to keep missing empty post. #ALGNGA pic.twitter.com/lV81gvykaE
— Black Or White (@Yink1234) November 10, 2017
Well done lads @NGSuperEagles. Unbeaten world cup campaign. ???
— Calvin 'Emeka Onwuka (@CalvinEmeka) November 10, 2017
Celebrating Nigeria ?? qualification WC Russia lemme #grilledfish come and join me o @patomiliki @Derek74399105 @Sport_People_Ta pic.twitter.com/5BtwW8XiOH
— ADE (@Rhymesrepublic_) November 10, 2017
