Sports Rio Olympics: 6 Reasons Nigeria Was Defeated by Germany

[LequteMan]

Nigeria has failed to qualify for the final of the football event at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Samson Siasia's U23 team were defeated by Germany by two goals to nil. Dream Team VI will now play Honduras on Saturday for the bronze medal.

Here are 6 reasons why Germany emerged victorious against Nigeria.

1. Nigeria didn't play with cohesion. The players didn't play as a team.

2. Nigeria lacked experience. This is the first time many of the players will be playing at this level of football.

3. Germany's players had more quality and technicality.

4. Nigeria's defense was porous. Germany could've easily scored 4 goals.

5. Etebo's absence. Nigeria missed its highest goal scorer who was out injured.

6. They didn't have enough support from the Nigerian government. Their stay in Brazil has been stressful due to financial constraints.

 

[Azeez Taiwo]

Nigeria players just go warm d field

 

[Azeez Taiwo]

Naija way as always. Later dem go say make we nor dey watch premiere league..Make we support naija league

 

[LequteMan]

Naija way as always. Later dem go say make we nor dey watch premiere league..Make we support naija league

"Buy naija to grow the naira" Who likes mediocrity?

 

[mrsam]

Of all the German players, only one plies his trade outside the German league.

 

[wazobiaplus]

Of all the German players, only one plies his trade outside the German league.

Oh what are you suggesting... we only select Eyimba players?

 

[Wakanda]

They need to practice within themselves a lot, eat, sleep, and dream football.

Of all the German players, only one plies his trade outside the German league.

 

[mrsam]

Oh what are you suggesting... we only select Eyimba players?

I am suggesting that cohesion is key. Lack of cohesion in the team was glaring

 

[mrsam]

They need to practice within themselves a lot, eat, sleep, and dream football.

Exactly

 

[wazobiaplus]

But you are comparing apples and pears. Germany is one of the most developed leagues in the world... our guys will not learn anything in the Nigerian league as it stands.