By REACTIONS AS NIGERIA’S SUPER EAGLES STARTS AFCON CAMPAIGN WITH A WIN OVER BURUNDI
Gernot Rohr’s men waited until the 77th minute to see off the Swallows in their Afcon opener on Saturday.
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Nigerians have taken to social media to heap praise on the Super Eagles after their 1-0 win over Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium.
Olivier Niyungeko’s men held the three-time African champions for the most part of Saturday’s encounter until the 77th minute when substitute Odion Ighalo opened the scoring. The goal came after a backheel assist from Ola Aina.
The win moved the Super Eagles to the summit of Group B with three points after their opening game.
Despite the wait for the goal, fans arcoss the country were satisfied with the team’s overall performance including the amazing pass from Aina and Ighalo’s strike.
Nigeria 1 – 0 Burundi
Senator Ola Aina did well for our democracy
He "Passed" the Electoral Act beautifully
And Ighalo acted promptly to sign into law unlike one Head of State we all know.
— Ebube The Statesman (@akaebube) June 22, 2019
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I said it. Ola Aina has been the most impressive Super Eagles player on the pitch. Give credit to him for that back heel pass to Ighalo for the goal.#Afcon19
— Kevo (@kevostik) June 22, 2019
Odion Jude Ighalo !!
I always feel he's up to no good but after tonight I have come to realise what a great player he is..
There's a reason why he has been our best striker for years now.. pic.twitter.com/66rNpJr3do
— KNOXPETE (@KNOXTAINMENT) June 22, 2019
