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Epic Reactions as Nigerians shut down social media following Super Eagles failure to qualify for World Cup

David Ben 22:10 - 29 March 2022

Social media reactions as Nigeria lose World Cup ticket to Ghana in Jollof Derby finale

Nigerians have expressed their heartfelt disappointment on social media after the Super Eagles lost their World Cup ticket to Ghana in dramatic Jollof derby finale

The Super Eagles of Nigeria lost out to the Black stars of Ghana on Tuesday in the second-leg of the epic Jollof derby.

Ghana had forced Nigeria to a 0-0 draw in Kumasi before returning to Abuja to play out a 1-1 draw against the Super Eagles.

Black Stars skipper Thomas Partey gave the Ghanaians an early lead in the first-half before Super Eagles skipper Troost-Ekong levelled matters from the penalty spot to go into the break .

Ekong scores the leveller from the penalty spot for Nigeria

Super Eagles celebrate Ekong's goal

However, Partey’s opener was ultimately enough to eliminate the Super Eagles as the FIFA away goal rule allowed the Ghanaians edge out the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup later this year in Qatar.

Social media reactions as Nigeria lose World Cup ticket to Ghana in Jollof Derby finale

Following the disappointment , Nigerians have taken to Twitter to express their heartbreak after the outcome of the game:

Here are some of the reactions below:

God. Na wa o. No World Cup for Nigeria 🇳🇬 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️
— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) March 29, 2022

If we deep am Nigeria no even suppose play world cup so make Ghana go
— Tyron West (@Tyron__w) March 29, 2022

Really very disappointed that we are not going to the World Cup. It is sad and depressing. That is one generation of footballers who will potentially miss a chance at getting into big clubs.
— Dr Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) March 29, 2022

Just for the record Ghana qualified for the World Cup by luck, Black Stars didn't outplay the Super Eagles in any way, & frankly speaking Ghana had the advantage cos Nig underperformed; Nevertheless, congrats to Ghana on the lucky win. Nigerians have bigger issues to worry about.
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) March 29, 2022

Super Eagles losing to Ghana Black Stars & failing to qualify 4 World Cup is no coincidence. Sports, Economy, Education, Foreign Policy, Security, etc. Everything took a nosedive. Nigeria did not host any Int’l Football Tournament under Buhari. Get ur PVCs & vote wisely this time
— NEFERTITI (@firstladyship) March 29, 2022

With Nigeria officially out of the World Cup, it’s now time for me to support Argentina.

My football country. The goat lives there.
— Edmund💥 (@EdmundOris) March 29, 2022

This World Cup sef no go sweet, the trophy no even too fine
— valking ♔ (@_VALKlNG) March 29, 2022

A tough derby & you started Bassey, Dennis & Lookman.

Bench your most experienced players - Musa & Ighalo.

It was big selection disaster.

Oh my God 😭😭
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) March 29, 2022