The Super Eagles’ lone goal victory over Guinea and subsequent qualification for the Round of 16 in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt has re-energised the interest of the Nigerian football community in the championship.

 Soccer fans in Minna on Tuesday advised the technical crew of  Super Eagles to improve on the team’s defence and attack in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.

 Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Sunday, urged the Super Eagles to shun complacency in remaining matches of the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha has backed the team to reach the crucial stages of the Africa Cup of Nations which began on Friday.

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr said after the team’s hard earned win over Burundi in their opening game yesterday that his wards suffered, but the 1-0 win was a relief.

Odion Ighalo ’s 77th-minute strike spared Nigeria what would have been a somewhat embarrassing draw against Burundi in their African Cup of Nations opener.

As the Super Eagles prepares for their first match against Burundi on Saturday, in the African Cup of Nations AFCON 2019, holding in Egypt, President Muhammadu Buhari, has charged them to play every match for the honour of motherland and make him and fellow Nigerians proud.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday told the Super Eagles to rise up to the occasion as they file out against the Burundi national team in their opening match at the African Cup of Nations holding in Egypt.

Nigeria were received with a warm welcome at their team base in Alexandria ahead of the commencement of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nigeria were received with a warm welcome at their team base in Alexandria ahead of the commencement of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.