AFCON 2025: Premier League Club Sends Strong Message to Nigeria Ahead of Tanzania Clash
- A Premier League club has sent a message to Nigeria ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
- The Super Eagles will face the Tafia Stars of Tanzania in the group C opener on Tuesday, December 23
- Nigeria Premier League fans have shared their thoughts on the message sent to the three-time AFCON winners
Fulham have sent a strong message of support to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The 35th edition of the continental showpiece kicked off on Sunday night, with hosts Atlas Lions defeating Comoros 2-0 in Rabat.
Nigeria will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania at the Complexe Sportif de Fes on Tuesday, December 23, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30pm Nigerian time.
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The three-time AFCON champions will be aiming to record a second victory over the East African side, having beaten them 3-1 in their last meeting 45 years ago at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is targeting Nigeria’s fourth AFCON title, marking his second appearance at the tournament after guiding Mali to the quarter-finals at the previous edition in Ivory Coast, per Al Jazeera.
Fulham acknowledges Nigeria's trio
Premier League giants Fulham FC have sent a heartwarming message to the trio of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze ahead of the 2025 AFCON.
In a viral post on X, the one-time UEFA Europa League runner-up wished the Super Eagles best of luck ahead of their clash against Tanzania. He said:
"AFCON begins for Alex, Calvin and Chukwu. 🇳🇬
"Good luck to our Super Eagles! 🦅."
Meanwhile, Samuel Chukwueze scored two goals in nine matches, Alex Iwobi netted two goals in 16 matches, while defender Calvin Bassey scored one goal in 16 matches, per ESPN.
Fans react
Legit.ng has compiled the reactions of Nigerians, following the message sent to the Super Eagles by Fulham ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read them below:
@fineboytunde_ said:
"God bless you for putting in the energy to support us."
@loveday_tom wrote:
"I tell you what , if Alex , Calvin and Chukwu get a goal each in today's match against Tanzania, @FulhamFC you will sponsor an all expenses paid trip to Morocco to watch the rest of the afcon games till the finals for me."
@LiberalClinton added:
"Thank you Fulham, you be beta club, wey get sense."
@SegeBobo2 said:
"Thank you Fulham for supporting the Eagles. We love you❤❤❤❤."
@drpenking wrote:
"Fulham is Enyimba of England."
@AlexEZIREALI43 added:
"Fulham your team are wonderful always on track, sending good wishes to your guys that is lovely."
President Tinubu fulfills 2023 AFCON promise
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Super Eagles have received a major morale boost on the eve of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign after the federal government fulfilled the long-awaited promises made to the team following their runners-up finish at the 2023 tournament.
The gesture comes nearly two years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pledged the rewards during a reception.
Source: Legit.ng
