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Nigeria Football Federation receives Twitter ‘L’ after Tammy Abraham snub

Fisayo Dairo
Last updated: September 22, 2017 5:20 am
Fisayo Dairo
Published: September 22, 2017
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Nothing pains more than a joy short-lived! That is the story of the Nigerian Twitter space on Thursday during the back and forth of Swansea striker Tammy Abraham’s international future.

The 19-year old (will turn 20 in 10 days) was one of the top 3 trending topics in Nigeria by Thursday evening and if you were wondering why? Here’s a summary of the events.

BOOM! The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) twitter handle @thenff marched their way to social media with the big news from their website.

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NFF closes up on @tammyabraham...https://t.co/2DnmSp3LNt #TammyAbraham #Nigeria #SuperEagles pic.twitter.com/YLMpW7FTSZ

— The NFF 🇳🇬 (@thenff) September 21, 2017

As expected, what followed was all sorts of reactions from fans, stakeholders and perhaps ‘Keyboard Warriors’ both positive and negative.
The happy one:

#BrokenRecordAlert

Good job, @PinnickAmaju! Tammy Abraham loading...

— Temisan Okomi (@temiokomi) September 21, 2017

 

Here is also a Twitter dream coach knowing what’s next to be done.

Nigeria should work to discover attacking midfielders and fast wingers and wing backs as new objective.

— Adesola Fagbemi (@adesolafagbemi) September 21, 2017

There apparently were two types of those who did not want this news. 1. Those that believe there’s no need for him and 2. Those that want more look inwards. Here’s an example of 1.

https://twitter.com/MohGrin/status/910898845168623617

And type 2.

Abeg are you sure that player wey everybody talk about better pass Tony Okpotu or Kingsley Eduwo?

— Emeka Nwani (@Mekus_Mekus) September 21, 2017

Some other angles, what about this for a British accent?

Tammy Abraham has done zero to deserve a Super Eagles place. Might work out later but he's getting in now only because of his British accent

— Yomi Kazeem (@TheYomiKazeem) September 21, 2017

But what concerns this young lady is the “fineness” of our lured Eagle. She’s searching ain’t she?

Where is NFF getting all those fine guys from? Currently looking to sign somebody's son.

— 🐞Omorilewa🥳🥳🥳 (@Reizqah) September 21, 2017

But as the celebrations continued, it was SkySportsNews that first mellowed down Nigerians.

BREAKING:@tammyabraham tells FA he remains available for selection and rejects reports he wants to switch allegiance to Nigeria. #SSN pic.twitter.com/vqDAB3s3Qk

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 21, 2017

Before more and more British tabloids drew more daggers!

https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/910925150136229888
And the almighty BBC

Well, that answers that question.

Tammy Abraham has committed to England following reported interest from Nigeria: https://t.co/rAQiyL8W3P pic.twitter.com/FbhS3x8WPt

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 21, 2017

The first reaction came from an unlikely source Pius Adesanmi, highlighting who would lose in the end.

19-years-old - Tammy Abraham commits to England.
32-years-old - 3 world cups, 0 appearances, Tammy Abraham pleads to switch to Super Eagles

— Pius Adesanmi (@pius_adesanmi) September 21, 2017

But the biggest ‘L’ expectedly went to the NFF.

Tammy Abraham: "I have informed The FA that I remain available for selection for England."

NFF have played their penalty to throw-in. 🙆🏽‍♂️

— E (@iamOkon) September 21, 2017

NFF President Amaju Pinnick was not spared and reminded his past gaffes by this man. Nigerians hardly forget bad things sha.

Paul Le Guen, Jordan Ibe, Tammy Abraham... who next. I've never seen a group that can't wait to seal a deal b4 announcing. Barca knew they

— thrivingInPeace❤️❤️❤️ (@Sport_People_Ta) September 21, 2017

Meanwhile, Aquila Sports Ltd CEO, Calvin Onwuka always feared this as he enumerated in this thread.

When I saw the story of Abraham's supposed switch I just sighed. We should have waited, invited him first if he accepts then announce

— Calvin 'Emeka Onwuka (@CalvinEmeka) September 21, 2017

Could this truly be what Mr Pinnick is thinking right now?

Tammy Abraham after failing to secure Senior Team call-up with England and then tries to explain things to Amaju Pinnick.

Amaju Pinnick: pic.twitter.com/9RQze0ZPbO

— Coach Godwin Odiko ⚽️🇳🇬 (@GodwinOdiko) September 21, 2017

The Ijaya 1 of Lagos asks a question of the NFF Prezido and many answers followed in the thread.

https://twitter.com/olywal/status/910912889720070144

In the end though, this good Nigerian advises Tammy!

https://twitter.com/lawizzygotswag/status/910978192177008640
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  • Rotimi Dada says:
    September 23, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    Hilarious. Love the Twitter style of report

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