Sponsor of Super Eagles of Nigeria, Guinness has reassured the team of its unwavering support despite their loss to Les Bleus of France in their second round game of the Brazil 2014 World Cup which comes to an end this weekend. According to the number one supporters of the Eagles, the team may be out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup but they remain heroes.

BRAZIL, Curitiba : (From top L) Nigeria’s team midfielder John Obi Mikel, forward Emmanuel Emenike, defender Kenneth Omeruo, defender Godfrey Oboabona and defender Efe Ambrose (from bottom L) forward Victor Moses, goalkeeper and captain Vincent Enyeama, forward Ahmed Musa, midfielder Ogenyi Onazi, midfielder Ramon Azeez and defender Juwon Oshaniwa pose during a Group F football match between Iran and Nigeria at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba at the 2014 FIFA World Cup on June 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO

Guinness further encouraged Nigerians to keep believing in the Super Eagles and congratulating the team and fans for their solidarity and patriotism while the Eagles played at the World Cup.

Speaking on the Eagles performance, Mr. Austin Ufomba, Marketing and Innovation Director, Guinness Nigeria said “we are very proud of our team despite not qualifying for the quarter finals. The Eagles have every reason to hold their heads high for representing Nigeria and Africa very well.

We salute their resolve and determination that took them to the round of 16 at the tournament; a feat some bigger teams could not attain. The team made a bold statement of resilience and determination against worthy opponents”.