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Russia 2018: Nigerians go on rampage on Social media

Izuchukwu Akawor
Last updated: June 22, 2018 11:52 pm
Izuchukwu Akawor
Published: June 22, 2018
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria are back in business, after a wonderful second half performance earned them a deserved 2-0 win over Iceland in Russia.

It was Nigeria’s second game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and they needed nothing but victory following that disappointing loss to Croatia in the opening game.

After a dull first half which saw the Eagles record zero shots, the Nigerians, led by Ahmed Musa, turned on the screws to blow off their Icelandic counterparts after the break.

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Musa netted two beautiful goals, including his second, a wonderful solo effort which saw him e past a sea of Iceland defenders, before rounding up the goalkeeper to calmly put the game beyond the European.

That victory saw Nigerians take to their social media accounts to react to what is a crucial win for the nation.

Here are some of the best reactions;

We start off with these tweets which aptly captured the display of captain, John Mikel Obi, who returned to his defensive midfield role.

Agentina we are coming be warn#NaijaIssaGoal pic.twitter.com/fhi1E66PzR

— nunaya hamidu lawal (@NunayaLawal) June 22, 2018

pic.twitter.com/d6qoH44mNM

— 🇳🇬CYBEREAGLES 🇳🇬 (@Cybereagles) June 22, 2018

Now, to the praises, proud Nigerians everywhere.

I haven't felt this good about a Nigerian World Cup game since France 98

— O O (@otoiks) June 22, 2018

Nigeria the best country in the world

— Onyekabu Ikechukwu (@onyekabup) June 22, 2018

Am giving out N5,000 to celebrate our victory 😂#NIGISL #WorldCupRussia2018 To one of my followers!

— Azu Emma Ukwuoma (@azubix) June 22, 2018

God bless Nigeria🆖🆖🆖

I'm proud of my country!#SoarSuperEagles #Russia2018 pic.twitter.com/sioitkeibb

— Darlington Ezinwoke (@1_ezinwoke) June 22, 2018

Fantastic spirit from the boys! Messi we are coming to end ur international career! #NaijaAllTheWay 🇳🇬🦅 we go again! #noshaking

— Seye Ogunlewe jnr (@seyeogunlewe) June 22, 2018

Congratulations to our darling Super Eagles. #NGA pic.twitter.com/BFpqiMAYqr

— 🇳🇬CYBEREAGLES 🇳🇬 (@Cybereagles) June 22, 2018

But hold on, who got the loudest cheers? Of course, Musa must be in cloud nine right now, Nigerians know how to praise someone sha.

Musa is Nigeria top scorer in world cup history https://t.co/y4vKd45N4k

— Emmanuel Olonade (@elenuraizor_cfr) June 22, 2018

https://twitter.com/MeetMrAhmed/status/1010207936138883072

Those were two well taken goals by Musa though. The pace, composure and confidence he exhibited for the second goal were uncanny.

— Mr Folarin (@Folarinfotos) June 22, 2018

I'm sure Musa is good in the bed from the way he took that second goal. Very patient, caressing the ball, moving it, caressing it before the shot.

— T. Rânkïn' (@AfroVII) June 22, 2018

Cometh the hour , cometh the man..

The Hausa Figo delivers

— kenna (@kennagq) June 22, 2018

Ahmed Musa appreciation tweet

How many retweet for him? #NGAISL #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/NEo8PQsHuc

— Movie Critic (@Marapolsa) June 22, 2018

And more Musa eulogies…

GOAT 🦅 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/iHsIDHsu35

— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) June 22, 2018

Rare picture of Ahmed Musa drinking water pic.twitter.com/94aLcRJky5

— 26. (@Temphiz) June 22, 2018

Nigerians won't kill me 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/JWx14BDrkn

— D (@davidola69) June 22, 2018

https://twitter.com/wakeelm_/status/1010204270463987712

Ahmed Musa's first goal though. The control and the finish >>>>>>>>

— 26. (@Temphiz) June 22, 2018

https://twitter.com/Chuksypablo/status/1010205742480097280

That first touch for Ahmed Musa’s 1st goal? That control? If you have that level of control over your destiny, forget it, you are made for life! See first touch!

— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 22, 2018

https://twitter.com/iamscholes/status/1010206025390198786

This Nigerian surely has a different President right now, and he’s not alone.

Trick Question: Who is the President of Nigeria?

Answer: Ahmed Musa

Musa really the only leader i know fam

— O O (@otoiks) June 22, 2018

https://twitter.com/Beanchesterr/status/1010194246337515521

Success indeed has many friends, as these two accounts prove.

#lcfc's first-ever #WorldCup goalscorer 👏 pic.twitter.com/xUiZ4cjUre

— Leicester City (@LCFC) June 22, 2018

My new name is Chinedu John Dumelo! Proudly Nigerian!

— Farmer John,MP (@johndumelo) June 22, 2018

Meanwhile, if you think only Twitter users are celebrating, then, say hello to Facebookers.

While Nigerians are busy celebrating, the players are already looking forward to the last game against giants, Argentina, on Tuesday.

Thank you to all the @NGSuperEagles fans! You carried us through to victory 🇳🇬 On to the next one! #SoarSuperEagles #NIGISL pic.twitter.com/PbSvgT5xiT

— Mikel John Obi (@mikel_john_obi) June 22, 2018

Thank you to all the @NGSuperEagles fans! You carried us through to victory 🇳🇬 On to the next one! #SoarSuperEagles #NIGISL pic.twitter.com/PbSvgT5xiT

— Mikel John Obi (@mikel_john_obi) June 22, 2018

https://twitter.com/ogujohnugo/status/1010230745338667009

And a final message to Nigerians from the players; KEEP SHAKU SHAKU-ING INTO THE NIGHT!

https://twitter.com/4705895/status/1010206766032932866
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