– Nigeria’s Dream Team lost 2 – 0 to Germany in the semi-final of the Olympics – Many Nigerians felt the Mikel-captained side would not have lost if Etebo had played – Striker Oghenekaro Etebo missed the game due to a hip injury There would be no gold or silver medal for Nigeria in the men’s football tournament of the 2016 Olympic Games followinga crushing 2 – 0 defeat to Germanyin the semi-finals.Nigeria’s Mikel Obi vs Germany in the semi-finalsAs expected Nigerians had a lot to say about the crushing defeat.Most who commented on social media claimed Nigeria missed star striker Oghenekaro Etebo, others felt Okechukwu Azubuike was missed in midfield.more concerned comments, some Nigerians felt the team should be lauded for even getting to the semi-final despite the financial difficulties rocking the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).Below are some of the best comments NaiJ.com was able to gather;We miss ETEBO in this match— i No Well (@Hisroyaldopenez)August 17, 2016Wen Azubike was suspended n Etebo got injured…there were no better replacement! It has always been a problem in our teams.#NGRGER#NGR— Eyo Ubong (@EyoBricks)August 17, 2016@bobbitwistI swear. We were too unlucky today. Etebo and Azubuike. Big misses.— Warlord. (@famousshyguy)August 17, 2016No real expectations going in to this. Was always going to be a stretch with Etebo and Azubuike out. Germany a very technically sound side. — Daddy-Abdul (@Quadribello)August 17, 2016I sha respect@mikel_john_obi. He fought hard but the system he was fighting for is in disarray. We need to reorganize out sports please.— Baba Folarin (@That_IjebuBadoo)August 17, 2016Mikel brilliant but he was unlucky tonight. Let see how saturday will be — Olawore Oluwajuwon (@juwonice)August 17, 2016For a team that has gone through so much trouble including the distraction of beret wearing minister nosing around camp. Kudos boys#NGRGER— ANIEKEME FINBARR (@aniekemefinbarr)August 17, 2016Pinnick you see what you have caused. Why did carry yourself to Rio#NGRGER— Kemi Ariyo (@d_problemsolver)August 17, 2016Someone said this was a clear case of Innoson Vs Benz#NGRGER— The Whole Nigeria (@femifactor)August 17, 2016I blame Dalung and Buhari#NGRGER— Sensei Kamio (@iam_kvngdavid)August 17, 2016
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