After the Lions of Cameroon were completely taken apart 4-0 by the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo, on Friday, the players, current and former, took to their social media accounts to react to the heaviest defeat Cameroon has ever suffered from Nigeria. Here is a look from some of them…
John Ogu
Nigerians deserve to be Happy !! We have another game in Yaoundé to go fight for victory .. God bless Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/0yDOFcbSv0
— John Ogu (@ogujohnugo) September 1, 2017
Leon Balogun
William Troost-Ekong
#OyinboWall 4-0 win against Cameroon. Couldn’t be more proud to be part of this team. Best birthday present! Thanks to all the fans ?? pic.twitter.com/pOWFlUGtgo
— William Troost-Ekong (@wtroostekong) September 1, 2017
Ndidi Wilfred
Superb game from the team,what a win!!with a clean sheet,great support from the whole nation wonderful atmosphere unto d next one in yaounde
— Ndidi Wilfred (@Ndidi25) September 1, 2017
Onazi Ogenyi
All glory and Honour to the name Jesus. We are moving forward. ?????????? pic.twitter.com/wPK1RMW1jq
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi) September 2, 2017
Proverbs 3:8 Great team character, next stop ?? focused ? pic.twitter.com/dGFFR8IWag
— Onazi Ogenyi Eddy (@OnaziOgenyi) September 1, 2017
Kanu Nwankwo
We thank God.Enyoy it and be focus for the next game and other games as I keep supporting and… https://t.co/VHetTD83Vg
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) September 1, 2017
President Muhammadu Buhari joined in on the action…
I join millions of football-loving Nigerians in applauding our Super Eagles for their skilful and entertaining display against Cameroon.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) September 1, 2017
Congratulations, Super Eagles, on the impressive win. We are looking forward to you sustaining the momentum in the return leg.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) September 1, 2017
Football, like the NYSC, is a powerful unifying platform for us as a nation. Today’s victory is for all Nigerians, at home & in the Diaspora
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) September 1, 2017
Let me also commend the Akwa Ibom State Government for its continued support, and for the provision of excellent hosting facilities.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) September 1, 2017
Well, players weren’t the only ones celebrating, as some famous supporters joined in, too.
AY COMEDIAN
The chat between me and Onazi was before the Nigerian game that we won 4:0. if you invest in… https://t.co/5hnNhDPhBp
— AY COMEDIAN (@AYCOMEDIAN) September 1, 2017
Udom Emmanuel
The victory of Super Eagles today against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon is a testament to the fact that… https://t.co/TN4Q3uMAwa
— Udom Emmanuel (@MrUdomEmmanuel) September 2, 2017
Even a former President Goodluck Jonathan couldn’t resist the opportunity for some politics…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan
Football is a great unifier and the Super Eagles have done much to unify Nigeria by this win. I celebrate their talent. Go Super Eagles. GEJ
— Goodluck E. Jonathan (@GEJonathan) September 1, 2017
And former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar showed his inner Nostradamus
#AtikuSeesTheFuture #smile https://t.co/cpTUL6hUB1
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 1, 2017
The Cameroonian goalkeeper doesn’t seem to be very good. We will score again. #NGRCAM
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 1, 2017
Back to the players…
Elderson Echiejile
Monday on my mind #newchallenge #staymotivated #stayfocused #supereagles pic.twitter.com/fZN8IS1OkK
— Elderson Echiejile (@EldersonEch) September 2, 2017
Kenneth Omeruo
Job almost done.. congrats boys too much class… ????????????????????????@MosesDaddySimon… https://t.co/XGF7CoUD87
— kenneth omeruo (@omeruo22) September 1, 2017
Elderson Echiejile
Happy about the outcome of our game.We worked and prayed hard for this. Looking forward to our next challenge #NGACMR #EUE3 #100smiles
— Elderson Echiejile (@EldersonEch) September 1, 2017
Carl Ikeme
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— Carl Ikeme (@Carl_Ikeme) September 1, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho
Team on fire?today, we focus now on the second leg #GodIsTheGreaTest #supereagles???
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— Kelechi Iheanacho (@67Kelechi) September 1, 2017
Jude Ighalo
All Glory to God?? pic.twitter.com/Y5Pw4NLr2j
— Jude (@ighalojude) September 1, 2017
Then, ex-players also showed their support…
Kan we do it?yes we kan UP SUPER EAGLES well done boys and coaching crew well done NFF members and more important the supporters.thanks ???? pic.twitter.com/0LgxFypczs
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) September 1, 2017
We thank God.Enyoy it and be focus for the next game and other games as I keep supporting and… https://t.co/VHetTD83Vg
— Kanu Nwankwo (@papilokanu) September 1, 2017
Congratulations #SuperEaglesofNigeria for your victory #NGACMR #WCQ2018 ????.
— vinny (@vinpee) September 1, 2017
