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Lagos soccer fans seek for more Super Eagles matches

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Lagos soccer fans seek for more Super Eagles matches

The fans of Lagos soccer have called for more Super Eagles matches in the state, in accordance with its premier sports position.

A cross-section of fans who watched the Super Eagles last Group L match against Lesotho at Teslim Balogun Stadium disclosed this in Lagos.

The Super Eagles defeated the Alligator of Lesotho 3-0 in the 2021 AFCON qualifier.

The Super Eagles finished top in Group L with 14 points from six matches.

A popular comedian, Seyi Law, declared that there was great progress in the Eagles game, emphasising that he was delighted throughout the entire match.

Law added that the crowd outside the stadium, including people who got tickets yet could not enter the main bowl was a confirmation of how Lagos fans wanted to watch Eagles matches.

He said, “Many people could not get into the stadium due to the COVID-19 protocols.

“I was outside for a very long time before I could enter. Many waited outside till the end of the game.

“This is to tell you how much Lagos fans are willing to come and cheer the Eagles. It was a good match; we want more of it in Lagos.

“It isn’t about the money we paid for the ticket, but for us seeing the Eagles in Lagos with their performance, am sure they will bring the trophy.”

The Secretary-General, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Mohammed Sanusi, expressed fulfillment with the Eagles’ performance, particularly qualifying for AFCON.

Sanusi said, “We give glory to God that we already qualified and consolidated our qualification. We commend the Eagles for making us proud.

“We also commend the Federal and Lagos State Government for their support; we thanked all Nigerians for their support.”

The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, declared that the federation would not stop working despite the qualification.

Pinnick added that many friendlies expect the Eagles both at home and away between June and August 2021.

As indicated by him, they will play with Liberia, the Central African Republic and Cape Verde.

He disclosed that each game would be played as though the team had not qualified and lauded the players for their performance up until this point.

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