After a slow start to the 2023 AFCON campaign, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have ignited the hope of the team winning their fourth African championship.

Victor Osimhen whose performance was below average in the game got Nigeria the penalty after he was fouled in the eighteen yard box. The team’s captain, William Troost-Ekong stepped up and converted the kick and that was all the Super Eagles needed to grab their first ever win against Ivory Coast on Ivorian soil.

Super Eagles fans react:

@iam_tallblaqboi wrote on X: “Barely tested but he’s calm, composed and reliable when called upon. Stanley Nwabali is my man of the match.”

@ykgunnerz wrote: “Superb win….well done boys…👏”

@OluwatobiAjayiJ wrote: “Nigeria! #SoarSuperEagles. That’s a very disciplined display.”

@Yousaseef11 wrote: “Proper Baller…. This an Ola Aina appreciation Tweet. Man was everywhere on the pitch 👍❤️❤️”.

Calvin Bassey- Rock Solid
Ekong- Very organized
Nwabali- Very confident”.

@DrJoeAbah shared, “Osimhen man of the match? How??? You are saying he played better than Aina, Lookman and Ekong? Mba nu, nwanne.”