Since they landed in this samba country, Brazilians have shown
great respect and warm reception to the African champions. Their victory hotel
in Campinas is always filled with autograph seekers and their trainings have
recorded massive turn-outs by the Brazilians who have not hidden their love for
Nigeria. Before and during the match against Iran, the sporadic shouts of
Nigeria pronounced ‘Nijeria, Nijeria, Nijeria” was deafening as they clapped,
sang and whistled.
But when the Nigerian players
showed their lack of technical potentials, making faulty passes and the
little-rated Iranians stood them toe to toe, the table turned. The Brazilians
moved from Nijeria to Iran, Iran, Iran”.
The glut of stars in the Nigerian
team had given the false sense that players they watch play for their favourite
clubs would practically roast the debutants. Alas!
Questions have been asked by the
few Brazilians who speak English while those who could not bear the
disappointment of the Eagles dare show you signs of disappointment for your
team.
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