Nigeria’s sports fans had their hopes very high when long jumper, Ese Brume qualified for the Rio Olympics long jump finals.

Though the 20-year-old did not jump the automatic qualification mark of 6.75m, she was able to qualify after she finished 3rd in Group B with her best distance of 6.67m during her second attempt.

Rio 2016 Olympic games is the 2016 African Championships gold medalist’s second appearance in a major final outside the continent since she won at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The long jumper got a lot of love from Nigerians even though she placed 5th in the finals with a jump of 6.81m, out doing her personal best of 6.68m in the process.

Tianna Bartoletta won the gold in the event with a jump of 7.17m, Brittney Reese won the silver with 7.15m while Spanovic won bronze with 7.08m.

Here are some of the reactions she got:

Ese Brume actually came 5th in the long jump overall. She is just 20. She should be targeting a podium at the World Champs and Tokyo 2020.

— J (@je_mc2) August 18, 2016

#Athletics Commonwealth Games champ Ese Brume #NGR finished in 5th place in Women’s Long Jump with 6.81m.Any hope of a medal now? #Rio2016

— Sports Radio BrilaFM (@889BrilaFM) August 18, 2016

I am still very proud of Ese Brume

— Damilola, Adeoti. (@Dharmiekayshia) August 18, 2016

Well done Ese Brume. Placing 5th in the long jump event is big deal. Better luck next time girl

— Bimbo omo Adeola (@bimbolovesmusic) August 18, 2016

And lest u forget, Ese Brume is a student of Uniben #LifeInUniben

— John Chuks (@dopechukky) August 18, 2016

Well done Ese Brume. You’ll come good soon enough. I can smell it. Bless you ??

— Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (@Ebuka) August 18, 2016

Thank you Ese Brume. You did well. 5th Place in Long Jump Final. Not beans #Athletics #NGR

— Gossy Ukanwoke (@gossyomega) August 18, 2016