English Premier League side Fulham FC has dispatched a powerful goodwill message to the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, on the eve of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Morocco.
Fulham's Rallying Cry for Nigerian Trio
The London-based club specifically shouted out its three players in the Nigerian squad – Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze. In a post that went viral on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, the club expressed its support. "AFCON begins for Alex, Calvin and Chukwu. Good luck to our Super Eagles!" the message read, accompanied by eagle and Nigerian flag emojis.
This gesture comes as Nigeria prepares to kick off its Group C campaign against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fes on Tuesday, December 23. The match is scheduled for a 6:30 PM Nigerian time kickoff. The Super Eagles, three-time champions of the continental tournament, will be seeking a second-ever victory over the East Africans, having won their only previous encounter 3-1, 45 years ago at Lagos's Teslim Balogun Stadium.
Eagles Soar with Government Boost and Fan Excitement
The team's morale received a further significant boost from the Nigerian government. In a move fulfilling a long-standing pledge, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered on the promises made to the squad after their second-place finish at the 2023 AFCON, nearly two years later.
On the pitch, head coach Eric Chelle is targeting Nigeria's fourth AFCON title. This marks his second appearance at the tournament, having previously guided Mali to the quarter-finals in the last edition held in Ivory Coast.
Fulham's public show of support ignited a wave of positive reactions from Nigerian fans online, who flooded the comments with gratitude and humorous pledges.
Nigerian Fans React to Fulham's Support
The reactions compiled by Legit.ng showcase the appreciation from the Nigerian fanbase:
- @fineboytunde_ said: "God bless you for putting in the energy to support us."
- @loveday_tom wrote playfully: "I tell you what, if Alex, Calvin and Chukwu get a goal each in today's match against Tanzania, @FulhamFC you will sponsor an all expenses paid trip to Morocco..."
- @LiberalClinton added: "Thank you Fulham, you be beta club, wey get sense."
- @drpenking gave a classic Nigerian compliment: "Fulham is Enyimba of England," comparing the club to the successful Nigerian domestic side.
The 35th edition of AFCON officially commenced on Sunday night, with host nation Morocco, the Atlas Lions, securing a 2-0 victory over Comoros in Rabat. All eyes will now be on Nigeria as they begin their quest for continental glory, buoyed by support from both home and their players' clubs abroad.
