The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) has expressed strong confidence that the Super Eagles will bring home the AFCON 2026 trophy, following their impressive 2–0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech.
Speaking after the match, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, President-General of the NFSC, praised the team’s performance and urged them to maintain the same momentum as they face Morocco in the semifinal clash on Wednesday.
“We are proud of their performance and are urging them to repeat the same against Morocco,” Dr. Ladipo said.
“We gave them all the support, and we were delighted to see two second-half goals seal the win.”
Dr. Ladipo reaffirmed the Supporters Club’s unwavering commitment to cheering the national team to victory, emphasizing that the Super Eagles have what it takes to claim a fourth AFCON title for Nigeria.
However, the NFSC President lamented the lack of government recognition and support for the club despite decades of service to the nation’s football teams.
“The Federal Government must recognize our contributions. For over 70 years, we have invested our time, energy, and resources—both financially and in kind—supporting all national teams,” Ladipo stated.
“Players and officials are often rewarded, but no one has deemed it fit to appreciate the Nigeria Football Supporters Club. Over 40 of our members are currently in Morocco, funding their own feeding, accommodation, and transportation just to back the Super Eagles.”
He added that the club’s members often endure harsh conditions and sacrifice personal comfort to ensure Nigeria’s teams receive full moral and vocal support during international tournaments.
Dr. Ladipo appealed to the federal government and corporate bodies to extend financial and logistical support to the Supporters Club, recognizing their critical role in boosting national morale and promoting Nigerian football globally.