Super Eagles
defenders, Leon Balogun and Shehu Abdullahi have expressed joy as Nigeria
qualifies for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Super
Eagles qualified for AFCON after they were held to a 1-1 draw in their last
Group E encounter with South Africa at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.
The Super
Eagles launched themselves back to the continental championship after missing
out on two consecutive editions since winning the 2013 edition.
Defenders
Shehu Abdullahi and Leon Balogun reacting, appreciated the team’s gallantry.
@LeonBalogun
on Twitter wrote: “We made it – AFCON 2019! South Africa really tried, but we
are the Supereagles.
“I am really
happy and proud to be part of this team that brought joy to so many Nigerians
by “just chasing a ball.’’
“Not just
back home but all over the world! Thanks for the amazing support and love
always.”
Shehu on the
other hand wrote: ” We made it. Qualified, AFCON 2019″.
Nigeria tops
the group with 10 points ahead of South Africa, with nine points with Libya and
Seychelles on seven and one point respectively.
Nigeria will
face Seychelles in their final Group E game in March 2019, while Libya who must
win to qualify for the 2019 AFCON will host South Africa in Sfax, Tunisia in
their final game.
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