Nigeria can no longer play for gold at the Rio 2016 Olympics men’s soccer event.

A two nil loss to the German team on Wednesday ensured that Nigeria would be playing for bronze against Honduras in a third place tie.

The loss met with different reactions from Nigerians. Many directed their displeasure at the sports ministry, others were crossed with the team and their coach while still others think they tried their best but the Germans were just better.

Of course, there are always those folks who are looking for every opportunity to troll the government and the match just gave them a reason. Yet there were others who were disappointed because Nigeria won’t repeat their Atlanta ’96 feat against Brazil.

At a point in the semi-final tie game, many people – including KayCee the Limpopo crooner – wanted the job of Samson Siasia, telling him what to do over the social media. Unfortunately, the coach couldn’t possibly juggle twitter plus tactics on the field.

I think Aminu should be taken off #NGRGER

— KCEE (LIMPOPO) (@iam_kcee) August 17, 2016

Siasia should take Sadiq Out!!!!!#NGRGER

— KCEE (LIMPOPO) (@iam_kcee) August 17, 2016

Here are some of the reactions:

 

At least we lost honourably and got to the semis despite all the odds with the sports ministry. Well done Nigeria #NGRGER

— Johnny (@JoEbi21) August 17, 2016

This German team is too experienced jor…The Bender twins, Ginter, Max Meyer and Gnabry #NGRGER

— Sidney (@sidramatic1) August 17, 2016

I sincerely fear for Sincere. We are in for a roasting.#NGRGER

— Wenger’s Daughter (@Mz_Ozil_) August 17, 2016

Germany defending ? #blockblockblock #Rio2016 #NGRGER 0-1 pic.twitter.com/sjyoUeKE8c

— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) August 17, 2016

I’m actually crying rn… What on earth… #NGRGER pic.twitter.com/gpuHnfJUHv

— Dera Monáe (@Marie_nx) August 17, 2016

2-0 at 90 mins… #NGR #NGRGER pic.twitter.com/N9E1e2Raaw

— IG:AURA♥COOL (@TWEETORACLE) August 17, 2016

For 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, 2016

Proud we got to the semifinals though… didnt expect us to get this far… i am proud of our boyz #NGRGER

— The Whole Nigeria (@femifactor) August 17, 2016

Just annoyed that nigeria lost to a mediocre German team. Lackadaisical, uncoordinated passes, incomprehensible game plan #NGR #NGRGER

— ‘Seun Fakuade (@seunfakze) August 17, 2016

I am proud we got to the semifinals though… didnt expect us to get this far… i am proud of our boyz #NGRGER @9jaRT

— Billion Davidson (@Billion_dave) August 18, 2016

So we not goin to repeat atlanta 96 with Brazil � #NGRGER ☹

— Okeowo Oluwaseun (@sean784) August 18, 2016

Amuzie’s Free Kick is Just Like Buhari’s Government,No Direction. #NGRGER #Rio2016 #LOL

— IAM OKUBIO ABRAHAM (@TALK2EBINADO) August 18, 2016