Extra: Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens cozies up to Nigerian fans as she dons Super Eagles jersey

The 2017 US Open Champion was dressed in a Super Eagles jersey as she trained for the Madrid Open

Sloane Stephens was the cynosure of Nigerians’ eyes on Wednesday as she stole the show on social media for sporting a Nigerian jersey.

The American tennis star was greeted with impressive gestures from Nigerians as we posted a photo of herself in a Nigerian jersey.

Some Nigerians who commented on her photo expressed their pleasure and support for her as she donned the beautiful jersey.

https://twitter.com/calvinemeka/status/1519372182299762690?s=21&t=GelbOR0Cdxl3DkqMMiCEcA

Hi, Sloane. The Super Eagles play Mexico at the AT&T Stadium, Dallas on May 28 and Ecuador on June 2 at the Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey. Wear your jersey proudly and show up for either game. I assure you'll meet some of our stars and the matches will be memorable.

— ObongItata (@ObongItata) April 27, 2022

https://twitter.com/fiks_daniell/status/1519369689704636424?s=21&t=GelbOR0Cdxl3DkqMMiCEcA

Yes. I have zero information but I’ve decided it is yes. Fine gehl no pimples! She is Oluwasloane now.

— Reggae Banana (@holadamilola) April 27, 2022

In another Twitter post, the 29-year old American said she has new Nigerian names now and will like to hear them as she looked to enjoy the attention she's getting from Nigerians.

https://twitter.com/sloanestephens/status/1519405697791930369?s=21&t=GelbOR0Cdxl3DkqMMiCEcA

Stephens has won 7 WTA titles and ranked as high as number three in the world at a point. She's currently ranked in the top 40 according to the WTA.