Festus Abu, Saint Petersburg
The Nigeria Football Supporters Club on Friday launched a stinging attack on the Nigeria Football Federation over the Super Eagles’ early exit from the Russia 2018 World Cup following their 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday.
The group said the federation must take the blame for the World Cup ouster because “they don’t understand the politics of the game.”
Nigeria were one decision away from securing a second round ticket when the score was 1-1 but bungled it away due to inexperience.
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo volleyed him from a Gabriel Mercado pinpoint cross to win the match in the 86th minute and send La Albiceleste, who were on the brink of suffering an early embarrassing exit from the World Cup, to the Round of 16.
The Saint Petersburg Stadium rocked throughout the clash with the two-time world champions…
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