‘We cannot thank you enough' - Super Eagles send message to fans after World Cup exit

Nigeria players have sent messages of appreciation to their fans following their exit from the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia.

After their loss in the opening game to Croatia, Gernot Rohr’s men bounced back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Iceland but failed to repeat that imperious form against Argentina as they lost 2-1, no thanks to a late Marcos Rojo strike, which ended their campaign in the global football showpiece.

However, team captain John Obi Mikel along with Oghenekaro Etebo, Elderson Echiejile, Wilfred Ndidi and William Troost-Ekong have taken to Instagram to applaud the solidarity enjoyed during the tournament.

 

We fought until the end and we are all hurting with you. Your support has driven us throughout the World Cup and we cannot thank you enough. 🇳🇬💚

A post shared by Mikel Obi (@mikel_john_obi) on Jun 27, 2018 at 3:38am PDT

 

The result didn’t go our way however I am truly honored and blessed to have this experience. To represent my country..The whole country has been behind us from the very beginning, your support has been amazing and unwavering. No matter what, We are Naija and we will walk with our heads held high 🇳🇬🙏

A post shared by Etebo (@etebo_karo) on Jun 27, 2018 at 2:36am PDT

 

This has been very emotional and words cannot describe how we feel. We thank Nigerians for supporting us till the very end 🙏🏾🇳🇬 #supereagles #eue3

A post shared by MON (@elderson_echiejile) on Jun 26, 2018 at 10:22pm PDT

 

Despite all, i feel honoured to play for my Country 🇳🇬🦅

A post shared by W I L F R E D N D I D I (@ndidi25) on Jun 27, 2018 at 2:17am PDT

 

Hard to describe in words how that felt. It was an emotional rollercoaster... We gave everything against Argentina last night. I’m so grateful and proud to have represented Nigeria and all Nigerians at this World Cup. But most of all I am humbled and thank God for bringing me this far. #Russia2018 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

A post shared by William Troost-Ekong (@wtroostekong) on Jun 26, 2018 at 6:27pm PDT