FIFA WWC: Nigerians React As Super Falcons Lose To France

Following the Super Falcons loss  to France at the FIFA Women’s World Cup yesterday night, Monday at the Roazhon Park, Rennes, reactions from Nigerians have continued to pour in.

According to reports the Falcons fought valiantly but eventually lost by a controversial video assistant referee (VAR) call to the host nation, France as the curtain was drawn on Group A of the 8^th FIFA WW Cup finals.

After a listless first half that produced no shot on goal from either side, the French came into the second period with greater urgency, but still could not find a way past a determined rearguard of Onome Ebi, Osinachi Ohale, Chidinma Okeke, Ngozi Ebere and Nnadozie.

​Eventually, it was Ebere whose awakward touch on an advancing Asseyi got France the penalty that separated both teams and earned the host nation the maximum nine points from their three group games for the first time in their history of participation in the World Cup.

Centre –back Wendy Renard drove the ball past goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie at the second time of trying in the 78th minute of a well –attended encounter at the 28,000 –capacity Roazhon Park. Renard bundled the first kick against the upright but Nnadozie was adjudged to have moved both feet off the goal-line before the kick (contravention of a new rule), and was penalized.

These are the reactions of Nigerians on Twitter over the development:

The match was bad the referee joining France against Nigeria is so bad

— tony oboh (@tonyoboh4) June 17, 2019

Player of the match is the Goalie from Nigeria! She is incredible at only 18 yrs! They should make a rule that you can’t STOP mid run and fake out goalie to make her move early… she made the stop. This rule sucks bc kicker has total advantage

— Kedra Brown (@kedrabrown) June 17, 2019

Dear #Nigerians, @LMCNPFL Dutch TV discovered that the second French penalty is INVALID because French player Amandine Henry was too soon into the box#Nigeria football should LODGE an official protest! It's an outrage!#nga #ngafra #FIFAWWC2019 #FIFAWWC19 #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/6s12GOqmZS

— (((JeNa))) (@JeNaaitUtSteeds) June 17, 2019

Appreciation Tweet to this Falcon … well done Nnadozie #NGAFRA #NGRFRA pic.twitter.com/8Op2TEkgkt

— Being Human is not Enough (@realdanielemeka) June 17, 2019

Despite the day light robbery against FIFA, referee, VAR, Commentator, they can only achieved a goal.
Nigerians are very proud of you. I pray we qualifies. #NGAFRA #FIFAU20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/VG1up3zR7Q

— Abiodun Matthew (@AbiodunMatthe18) June 17, 2019

@JennyTaft you were very very unprofessional tonight. You hurt many Nigerians with your racist commentary, its high time you apologised to Nigerians. #NGAFRA

— Abiodun Matthew (@AbiodunMatthe18) June 17, 2019

V = Video
A = Assistant
R = Racist
Won't see this because its Nigeria.

This won't stand, France didn't defeat us.
Now I know that FIFA didn't design football for Africa.
They always robbed us all the time. I am really in PAIN. #FIFA #FIFAU20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/hIOWjzfcCl

— Abiodun Matthew (@AbiodunMatthe18) June 17, 2019

Great job, @Nnadoziechiama1!
We're proud of your spirited performance for @NGSuper_Falcons and Nigeria as a whole.
You deserve some accolades!#NGAFRA #FIFAWWC

— Teetop?? (@TemitopeOmoniyi) June 18, 2019

So VAR can see the Nigerian goalkeeper and inch off the line, but can’t see a French player a meter into the box? #NGAFRA #WWC19 VAR is not for this purpose! #hometownadvantage @FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/UYoJEbHvzD

— Katie Brown (@CommunityKeb) June 18, 2019

The African champions finished third in the group with three points from three games.

The West Africans will now hope to pick a slot among the four best third-placed teams in the competition after the completion of other groups’ games.

Should they secure a berth in the knockout stages, the Super Falcons will face either Germany or Italy in the Round of 16.