The Super Eagles had the advantage with a first-half goal from captain William Troost-Ekong during the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, February 11th.
However, in the second half, head coach Jose Peseiro‘s team faltered, allowing Ivory Coast to score two goals and claim the title on their home turf
Deserved to lose
Embarrassing performance from Nigeria. I’m ashamed of them, they didn’t even want it at the end. Deserved to lose. – Feromi
Can’t handle the heat
The best team won today TBH. The occasion got to the Nigeria players. I’m proud of the team. – Jay
Eish…
To the “if Nigeria win, I’ll give love a chance” gang. I have news for you…Love is clearly not for you. – Uwashili Uche
Took their foot off the pedal
Ivory Coast deserved it ngl.. 90% of the time it’s impossible to beat the team with the higher stat. Nigeria ain’t play like this was a final. – Nevis
No surprise
Let it be on record that Nigeria stopped performing well in soccer since 2015. – Timeless Chi Ka
Super Eagles fans can’t be upset
You can’t even be angry that Nigeria lost. We were outmatched and outplayed from the beginning to the end. Only one shot on target. I can’t remember a team looking this bad in a finals. – Chu-Chu