Yemi Alade shares video as she attends Nigeria vs Equatorial Guinea, backs Super Eagles to bounce back
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Yemi Alade has shared video of her attending Nigeria’s 2023 AFCON clash vs Equatorial Guinea, with a caption backing the Super Eagles to bounce back following a 1-1 draw.
The female singer has expressed her unwavering support for the Super Eagles ahead of their second Africa Cup of Nations game against Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday.
The Super Eagles kicked off their quest for a fourth African title with a game against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday. Despite being the favorites, the team could only manage a 1-1 draw, leaving fans and supporters with mixed feelings.
Yemi Alade, who performed at the opening ceremony of the tournament on Saturday, was present at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan to watch and support the Super Eagles. She shared a video of her and her team cheering for the Nigerian squad.
In a tweet, Yemi Alade expressed her confidence in the team, stating, “It’s my first time watching A LIVE MATCH AT THE STADIUM. The boys will bounce back #Supereagles ⚽️ #AFCON2023.”
Despite the draw against Equatorial Guinea, Yemi Alade remains optimistic about the Super Eagles’ performance in their upcoming match against Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday. In a follow-up tweet, she wrote, “The boys will bounce back.”
The Super Eagles now face a crucial match against Cote d’Ivoire, needing a win or at least a draw to stay in contention for a place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations knockout round.
