Why are Blue Lock fans disappointed with Team Nigeria?

The Blue Lock manga is currently more popular than ever, captivating fans with its grandest event yet: the U-20 World Cup. With the 300+ chapters of intense training that the main cast have undergone, finally being put to the test on the international level, readers have been understandably excited to see the reformed Japanese team shine on the world stage.

At the same time, since the story had only given glimpses of foreign players so far, many were looking forward to the introduction of several memorable new characters. Unfortunately, the manga has hit a snag in the very beginning. Japan’s first match against the Nigerian team has left viewers thoroughly unimpressed with the opposition.

Many Blue Lock fans are disappointed by Team Nigeria’s superficial strength, which has allowed the Japanese team to put up a dominant display against them so far.

Team Nigeria in Blue Lock

The Nigerian team is the first challenge for the changed Japanese team in the U-20 World Cup. The fandom was looking forward to an exciting matchup, especially since Ego had titled them the African champions.

Featuring the reliable Onazi as their ace, along with formidable players such as Kuso, Oboabona, and Bello, there was little doubt that readers were in for an exhilarating first match. However, in reality, the series took a completely different route.

While Nigeria was able to show off its skills for a limited period at the beginning of the match, Isagi instantly analyzed their plan and prepared a countermeasure. The protagonist realized that Onazi was the core of the opposing team and that they would be helpless without his ability to appear anywhere on the field.

Understanding his intent, the rest of Blue Lock also piled the pressure on Nigeria, restricting Onazi’s movements while leaving their strategist, Kuso, at his wits’ end. Although this was an immensely hype moment that confirmed that Ego’s selfish style of football worked on the world stage, it was also disappointing for many who had hoped to see the Japanese players being challenged.

Although the main cast has played against foreign players in the Neo Egoist League, the U-20 World Cup is an entirely different ballgame and is the biggest stage of them all. Though they may be used to pressure, Blue Lock’s overpowering performance casts Nigeria in a poor light rather than highlighting the growth of the Japanese players.

Blue Lock Connaisseur

@BadGuyFromThere

Nigeria has only one protagonist in Onazi, with a supporting cast of wannabe protagonists: Oboabona, Kuso, and Bello, and they thought they could compete with a team of 11 protagonists, lmfaooo, and almost all of our bench players are protagonists too.

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For a team that is so well-renowned across the world, being upstaged simply because their forward, Onazi, is being targeted may unsurprisingly underwhelm several readers. It also subtly implies that Team Blue Lock is the only side employing strategy, while the opposition is entirely reliant on their superior physiques and their ace.

Therefore, though their fascinating designs and unique personalities initially intrigued fans, Team Nigeria has been a disappointment so far in Blue Lock. Nevertheless, since the game is still on, and the opponent seems far from done, there may be a twist in the tale soon.

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