It was the talk of the country ,even many almost forgot the insurgency problem, about the match between Nigeria and France. Many prediction flying in the air, mostly in favour of Nigeria. French coach saying Nigeria was not an easy team to beat. Well, all this were true until the match started. A very good start and our God's own Vincent Enyeama displaying. We got hold of possession in the first half which was still giving Nigeria a hope that we could make it to the next round. Second half came with shining skills until about 60th minute went Onazi was injured, then we knew we were in for it. Our defense was so porous that even a baby could pass through and penetrate the penalty area. God bless Enyeama for his excellent saves. France noticed our Defense Vaccuum went a Nigerian player was tackled hard close to the box-18 and the referee didn't call for a free kick. France penetrated to the goal post with 1-2 touches and since then, the problem got aggravated with much crosses and header to the goal post. Vicent Enyeama did all he could but the 79th-minute goal was just inevitable. I was expecting Nigeria to charge up and equalize but that was when they were playing like people who had not eaten for four(4) days. The French were able strengthen up, pressurized Nigeria till Joseph Yobo was frustrated to make Own-Goal in the 3rd minute of the added time.
Well, they will say Nigerians criticize alot, don't we need it? Imagine Nigeria with population of over 170 million and we can present a 23-man team to bring the cup home. Nigeria game style has never improved since 1994 that we started coming for world cup. Football has changed drastically, gone were the days of inaccurate passes and crosses, tiredness before the end of the match. seriously Nigeria need to go back to her drawing board and get some things write. as Africans, our only hope is now on Algeria... I pray they win ( Anything can happen) *smiles*
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