As part of the preparation for the African cup of nations, The Super Eagles arrived Nigeria on Tuesday for a dinner in Lagos, before they set out for Ivory Coast.
The team was hosted by the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwolu and some dignitaries including the Minister of Youth and Sport John Enoh.
Sanwolu urged the Eagles to focus on the competition and bring back the title like they did in 2013 to put a smile on the faces of Nigerians again.
Governor Sanwo-Olu at the Dinner with Super Eagles Team on Tuesday
The Super Eagles then departed and Ivory Coast on Wednesday in their colorful Green and White attire which has attracted a lot of comments from supporters on Social media, spurring them on to go and do the Nation proud.
@Preshito360 wrote “Whatever you do, make sure una no come back before Ghana, I take God beg una”
@Josep Wakhingu wrote “good luck guys..am a Kenyan, all time super eagles fan! go eagles..get the job done!
@Osej_emmy wrote “All the best and pls bring home the cup. You can do it”
Governor Sanwo-Olu, his wife with the Super Eagles Team
The Super Eagles are eyeing a fourth AFCON title and have launched the campaign “Let’s do it again” as they hope to rule Africa again