Fans have demanded the sack of coach Finidi George after the Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Benin Republic.
Cotonou, the capital of neighbouring Republic of Benin erupted in joy following the shock 2-1 win over the Super Eagles of Nigeria in their 2026 FIFA world Cup qualifier at the Felix Houphouët Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
“This was a real miracle,” Beninese foremost journalist, Elvis Dedjinou Zanclan , told NationSport after the match.“Two games won successively, first again Rwanda and now, the super Eagles; this is unbelievable.”
Zanclan then added: “My point of view at the end of the match was that the Nigerian players thought the game was won before the kick -off. I think Finidi’s team is the first Nigerian side to lose to Benin in history.
“Of course, Cotonou is bubbling and celebrating,”he noted.
By contrast, the Super Eagles’ defeat was painfully received as Nigerians reportedly took to the social media app, X(formerly Twitter ) to demand the immediate sacking of Coach Finidi George over the team’s poor performance.
In a report by Sahara Reporters , many of Nigerian micro blog users vented their anger on the former Ajax Amsterdam’s winger.
A commentator, Samstar said, “Finidi George is just a clueless coach with a very big head. Please sack him now and also jail him for stressing all Nigerians #SoarSuperEagles.”
Another analyst, Buchi Laba regretted being among those who called for George’s appointment few months ago.
He wrote: “I pushed heavily for Finidi George to get the job. I’m a very stupid person. Never ever take any advice coming from me. I no get sense.”