Croatia took the lead in the first half of the Group D game against the Super Eagles when Mandzukic’s header got deflected in off Etebo for an unfortunate own goal prompting football fans in Nigeria to react. Set pieces have been a concern for the Nigerian team and fans believe we are not good at defending them. Check out how football fans reacted to the own goal by Etebo.
Karo Etebo you are banned from stepping into Nigeria. Don’t you dare come back home. You’re mad.
— Dad. (@CloverDaddy) June 16, 2018
Etebo knew nothing about that. Questions must be asked about how we defend set pieces. This has been on forever. #WorldCup #CRONGA
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 16, 2018
The last three own goals at the #WorldCup have all been scored by African nations:
?? Yobo (2014)
?? Bouhaddouz (2018)
?? Etebo (2018)The last two goals Nigeria have conceded at the tournament have both been own goals. pic.twitter.com/T7dZF5ISAr
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 16, 2018
My friend has told me many times that if we can beg Mikel to play deeper and have Etebo play behind Etebo. We would do better but as you know. Oga na Oga. Nobody fit tell am anything.
— Oma Akatugba (@omaakatugba) June 16, 2018
Etebo is just unlucky. He’s been our best player so far! #CRONGA
— Series Abíọdún࿐ (@Engr_Series) June 16, 2018
Etebo has been massive in this game. Minus the own goal, easily one of our best players so far.
— Santos Akhilele ?? (@SantosTHEBOSS) June 16, 2018