Super Eagles dedicate victory over Iceland to Nigerian fans

By Akeem Lawal

THE Super Eagles of Nigeria have dedicated their 2-0 victory over Iceland at the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia to Nigerians, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

Two goals from Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa was the revival tonic for the Nigerian side to keep their journey at the World Cup alive at the Novgorod Stadium on Friday evening.

Few moments after the victory, some of the players took to the social media to thank teeming football fans in Nigeria for standing solidly behind the team despite losing their first game to Croatia.

Captain Mikel John Obi lead the pack by thanking the Super Eagles fans for ensuring the team recorded their first win of the tournament.

“Thank you to all the @NGSuperEagles fans! You carried us through to victory 🇳🇬 On to the next one! #SoarSuperEagles #NIGISL,” the Tianjin TEDA of China captain said via‏ @mikel_john_obi.

Leicester City’s combative midfielder, Ndidi Wilfred also posted via @Ndidi25, “This is for the 180 million Nigerians 🇳🇬🙏🏻 #FIFAWorldCup2018Russia.”

Defender William Troost-Ekong also posted via his verified Twitter account @WTroostEkong, “God is faithful all the time. This was for 180 million Nigerians. Onto the next one Tuesday. 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 #Naija – at Волгоград Арена.”

New Stoke City signing Oghenekaro Etebo said via @etebo_karo, “That win was for the whole of Nigeria! Thank you to all the supporters for keeping the faith, and continuing to believe in us. We are the Super Eagles 🦅 #EK.”

Arsenal winger Alexander Iwobi, who was introduced in the second half said via @alexiwobi, “Big Performance From All The Boys Today!! Congrats @Ahmedmusa718 🔥🙌🏽🇳🇬🦅 #NaijaAllTheWay.”

Kelechi Iheanacho said via @67Kelechi,  “All for millions of Naija thanks for your cry and support congrats to Governor @Ahmedmusa718 on the record up Naija 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬.”

Hapoel Be'er Sheva midfielder, John Ogu, who was an unused sunstitute said via @ogujohnugo, “This Win is for all Nigerians . Our Focus now is against Argentina. Thank you for your prayers. Naija all the way 🇳🇬🇳🇬👊🏼👊🏼.”

Bursaspor right-back, Shehu Abdullahi said via @OfficialShehu, “Big win for us, morale booster. This victory is for you all, thanks for the amazing support. One more game to sail through the group stage hurdle. Excited for @Ahmedmusa718 and the entire group. Let's savour the moment & rejoice. #SoarSuperEagles #WorldCup.”

Left-back, Elderson Echiejile said via @EldersonEch, “You said you were behind us and we believed you. Thank you Nigerians for believing in us. This is for you🇳🇬💚#soarsupereagles #positivevibes #eue3.”

The Eagles have thus climbed to second place in Group D, with three points, while Argentina and Iceland lag behind with one point each. Croatia have taken the first ticket from the group into the knockout rounds, following their comprehensive 3-0 defeat of Argentina and earlier 2-0 win over Nigeria.

Nigeria and Argentina will clash in a potentially explosive encounter in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday night, while Iceland and Croatia square up on the same day.