SUPER FALCONS

'Network no dey stadium ni?' - Reactions as Nigerians bemoan limited coverage of Super Falcons second leg victory against Cote d'Ivoire

David Ben 19:36 - 23 February 2022

Nigerians reacted on social media to lack of coverage during the Super Falcons victory over Ivory Coast on Wednesday

Nigerians on social media have reacted to the limited televised coverage of the Super Falcons' second leg victory of The Lady Elephants in Abidjan.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria recorded a 1-0 victory over The Lady Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire in their second leg clash in the African Women Cup Of Nations.

Falcons shot-stopper Chiamaka Nnozie pulled off an impressive penalty save from The Lady Elephants in the 44th minute keeping the scores level at half-time.

44' in Abidjan | Goalkeeper Nnadozie pulls off a stunning save to deny the Ivorians from the spot moments ago

Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 0-0 Nigeria 🇳🇬 [0-2 aggregate]
🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️#SoarSuperFalcons #Team9jaStrong #CIVNGA #AWCON2022Q @thenff pic.twitter.com/PVlMmBe0zZ
— Godwin Enakhena (@genakhena) February 23, 2022

However, in the 87th minute, Esther Okonkwo scored for Nigeria to settle the tie and go home with all three points.

The result now means the Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco in July.

The Falcons ultimately won both legs without on aggregate of 3-0 after cruising to a 2-0 victory on February 19 keeping a clean sheet in the process.

Super Falcons against Ivory Coast on Wednesday

Following Nigeria's win against Cote d'Ivoire in Abidjan, Nigerians on social have expressed serious disappointment with limited coverage of the encounter as passionate fans of the Falcons struggled to get a proper live streaming of the match which seemed unavailable for Nigerians at home especially.

Here are some of the reactions from Twitter below:

Very weak, that the game isnt being televised. It appears if the game doesnt involve the Super Eagles, then it is automatically a lower tier event.
— Joe Joe (@Ibi1kanobi) February 23, 2022

@NGSuper_Falcons We can do better. The match is not live on TV and even social media handlers can not give timely update as the match progresses. Go Super Falcons. We love you❤❤🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
— Olasquare (@Coolheaded) February 23, 2022

It's quite unbelievable that the media officer of super falcons cannot be given us live up-to-date commentary of the game. Na wa oo. When are we going to get it right with women football in Nigeria? NFF wake up to your responsibility.
— kriskenny (@OjogbedeK) February 23, 2022

Can someone tell me what's going on with the Match between Ivory Coast and Super Falcons of Nigeria?
— Samuel Udonu Udah (@UdahSamuel) February 23, 2022

We should just scrab the nff media team, imagine no link to watch our darling super falcons
— Uchechukwu Lawrence (@Uchesworld1) February 23, 2022

Super Falcons media team should be sacked.😒
— Joseph Emmanuel🎼 (@josef_imma) February 23, 2022

@thenff @oluchitobex can we get link where Super Falcons Vs Baby Elephants can be view?
— Deeonesports (@AwoniyiDayo5) February 23, 2022

You are not reporting fast. They just missed a penalty. Super Falcons are under pressure it seems.
— Chuky Unadulterated (@ChukyUnfazed) February 23, 2022

Thanks. Are you in Abidjan? Please help with updates. I'm a keen follower of the Super Falcons and the tension no information brings is more than I can stand.
— Ndinanake Udom (@udomndi) February 23, 2022

There's no visuals or even poor coverage of the Super Falcons today.
No real feel of the game between them and Côte D'Ivoire but during the AFCON, frowning at cash handouts during team talks and breaks was a routine.

How about care for anything other than the Super Eagles??
— Túka (@TukaLetura) February 23, 2022

In the entire half you posted 3 updates. First in the 5th min, then 22nd mind and now 44 min(after the half time whistle). In the second half don't limit yourself to the 50th min, 70th min and 89th min. Please we need regular updates. Go Super Falcons.
— Ndinanake Udom (@udomndi) February 23, 2022