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AFCON 2019: President, Former Vice President, Arsenal, Twitter Reacts To Super Eagles Comeback Win Over Cameroon

Positive reactions continue to trail Nigeria’s come-from-behind victory over the Indomitable Lions.

On a fine evening in Alexandria, Egypt, the Super Eagles threw away a first half lead but then completed a second half comeback to dump the defending champions out of the Total Africa Cup of Nations 2019.

Nigerians from all walks of life and others lovers of football have sent the team their congratulatory messages.

President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari: “Congratulations to our Super Eagles. We salute your hardwork, team spirit and sportsmanship. You have our full support on this quest for glory.”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar @atiku: “A delightful evening of quality and resilient football. Congratulations @NGSuperEagles on your quarterfinal qualification. We are proud of you.”
CAF @CAF_Online: “A 5⃣ goal thriller ended in the #SuperEagles’ favor.”
Arsenal FC @Arsenal: “Soar Super Eagles! Our #NaijaBoy fires @NGSuperEagles into the #AFCON2019 quarter-finals. Congratulations alexiwobi”
Kanu Nwankwo @papilokanu: “Terrific Atmosphere down here in Egypt. Great comeback boys. Keep up the good spirits Super Eagles”
Colin NOT Collins @ColinUdoh: “Nigeria’s path to the semifinal just got easier. Way easier. Maybe Rohr knew something we didn’t when he lost to Madagascar?”
Bill Gates Lost Son @favloadedblog: “Afcon just properly started for super Eagles now.. They have been joking before.. Samuel Chukwueze is just simply the Nigerians Messi.. Great team play today..Odion Ighalo really had a great day today.. Iwobi too is fantastic. Musa you are needed in Olympics not football”

Somto. @Its_hush: “Chukwueze doesn’t bring anything to the table, he is the table.”

Usher Komugisha @UsherKomugisha: “Every Nigeria Super Eagles player will get $20,000 for winning today’s Round of 16 tie vs Cameroon 3-2. Talk about motivation.”

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