After 397 days or 1 year, 1 month and 2 days the Super Eagles completed the journey to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup with a 1-1 result against Algeria in Constantine.
John Ogu scored his second international goal – an eye watering, well placed curled shot from range.
Although Yacine Brahimi spoiled the occasion with a perfectly converted penalty, two minutes before regulation, the Super Eagles and their fans can feel proud of completing the rounds in the “group of death” with losing a game.
Fittingly, hours after the match several of the players took to social media to express appreciation and shared their joy.
Here are some of those tweets:
Proud to have captained my country today and remain unbeaten at @FIFAWorldCup qualifiers. The road to Russia was an exciting and even more successful one. I dedicate this achievement to our team mate @Carl_Ikeme who started this journey with us. This one’s for you bro 🙌🏽🇳🇬🦅
Proud to have captained my country today and remain unbeaten at @FIFAWorldCup qualifiers. The road to Russia was an exciting and even more successful one. I dedicate this achievement to our team mate @Carl_Ikeme who started this journey with us. This one’s for you bro 🙌🏽🇳🇬🦅
— Leon Balogun (@LeonBalogun) November 10, 2017
Congrats to @Aina2Ola for making his full international debut. U did great brother. More to come #BallStoner. And special congrats to @ogujohnugo who’s been waiting for his chance so patiently. You deserved every minute today and I’m happy u rewarded urself with that goal 🙌🏽
Congrats to @Aina2Ola for making his full international debut. U did great brother. More to come #BallStoner. And special congrats to @ogujohnugo who’s been waiting for his chance so patiently. You deserved every minute today and I’m happy u rewarded urself with that goal 🙌🏽
— Leon Balogun (@LeonBalogun) November 11, 2017
Unbeaten And Top Of The Group! Thanks For All Your Support During This Qualifying Campaign 🦅🇳🇬 #SuperEagles
Unbeaten And Top Of The Group! Thanks For All Your Support During This Qualifying Campaign 🦅🇳🇬 #SuperEagles
— Alexander Iwobi (@alexiwobi) November 10, 2017
Thank God for a successful World Cup qualifiers, ticket sealed. We are off to Russia!
I appreciate @thenff for a perfect organization. Great work from the coaches, backroom staff & my teammates. It was a long journey.
Thanks Nigerians for the amazing support. God bless you all.
Thank God for a successful World Cup qualifiers, ticket sealed. We are off to Russia!
I appreciate @thenff for a perfect organization. Great work from the coaches, backroom staff & my teammates. It was a long journey.
Thanks Nigerians for the amazing support. God bless you all. pic.twitter.com/duW33vI8v9
— Shehu Abdullahi (@OfficialShehu) November 11, 2017
🇳🇬 Unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign! Real fight here in Algeria. Proud of the boys. Thanks for your support as always #Russia2018 🏆
🇳🇬 Unbeaten World Cup qualifying campaign! Real fight here in Algeria. Proud of the boys. Thanks for your support as always #Russia2018 🏆 pic.twitter.com/BpBjKTerpN
— William Troost-Ekong (@WTroostEkong) November 11, 2017
Dream come true . 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
Dream come true . 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/VKPlLRl14T
— John Ogu (@ogujohnugo) November 11, 2017
Thankful to represent 🇳🇬 tonight. Good work from the guys.. Countdown begins #RoadtoRussia2018 pic.twitter.com/MfhCfknc4F
— Henry Onyekuru (@henryconyekuru) November 10, 2017
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