Diaspora Nigerians rally behind Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana
Nigerians living in South Africa have mobilised massive support for the Super Eagles ahead of Tuesday’s crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in Bloemfontein. Dr Frank Onyekwelu, President-General of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), said the diaspora community is united in backing the national team. “We are eager for victory and for Nigeria to qualify for the World Cup. We have fully mobilised Nigerians here in South Africa to come out and support the Super Eagles in today’s match,” Onyekwelu told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. He said NICASA has worked with the Nigerian Consulate over the past weeks to sensitise the community on the importance of supporting the team, while also preaching tolerance and peace. “We know it always feels like a power tussle whenever Nigeria and South Africa meet […]