
The President of the Super Eagles Supporters Club, SESC, Vincent Okumagba, has called on all Super Eagles supporters to turn out in large numbers to secure the team’s victory on Saturday against the Benin Republic Cheetahs, when the Super Eagles begin their journey to Morocco 202, Sports247 reports.
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The founder of the Super Eagles Supporters Club told reporters on the importance of the match and the need for Nigerians to unite in support of the team for a successful outcome.
“This is an important match for the Super Eagles and all Nigerians must get behind the team and give them their full support.”
“Let’s come out in force, now more than ever, our Super Eagles need the loud support of their fans, wear your green and white with pride, bring your drums, flags and create an electrifying atmosphere in Uyo, join us in singing Super, Super Eagles, Eagles.
He took the opportunity to warn the players about why they should not underestimate Benin Oise on Saturday.
“The players should not underestimate the Cheetahs as the painful defeat suffered in the World Cup qualifiers is still fresh in our minds; this match presents an excellent opportunity to turn the tide and avenge that defeat.”
The current vice president of the African Football Supporters Association, said the SESC is ready to lend its support in droves as the first batch of supporters will leave Lagos on Friday and the rest of the SESC branch across the country will arrive in Uyo on the match day, Saturday.
“We have begun mobilising fans across the country to support our beloved team and a strong SESC contingent will depart Lagos on Friday, September 6, with additional chapters joining on match day on Saturday,” Okumagba confirmed.
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