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Super Eagles can still soar, but they will need to chop and change

After a second-rate performance against Croatia, Gernot Rohr might have to shuffle his Nigeria side to prevent an early World Cup exit

COMMENT By Seye Omidiora Follow on Twitter

Nigeria's opening World Cup defeat by Croatia definitely wasn't what the Super Eagles were expecting or hoping for as they began their campaign in Russia.

Having had so much fanfare accompany the Super Eagles to the World Cup, one would be forgiven to have expected that excitement and oomph to automatically translate into good performances on the pitch.

If Nigerians had already been getting carried away by the pre-World Cup hype, then the 2-0 defeat to Croatia has definitely brought them back to reality.