Lifelong followers of premier league aspect, Fulham stormed Marrakech from Eire to assist the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria on the ongoing thirty fifth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Softfootball understands.
The daddy and daughter recognized as Allen and Katelyn had been within the stands as they watch and cheers Nigeria to a 2-0 victory over Algeria within the quarter remaining of the AFCON event courtesy targets from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams.
It was a fantastic second for them as they shared their expertise as shared by way of the official X deal with of the Making of Champions. Allen stated:
Alex Iwobi performs for Nigeria. Additionally, Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze and Ademola Lookman used to play for Fulham. So, we comply with Nigeria. We’ve been supporting Fulham all our lives.
They nevertheless missed Nigeria’s 4-0 demolition of Mozambique within the AFCON spherical of 16 the place Ademola Lookman received the Man-of-the-Match to assist Nigeria guide 1 / 4 -final spot.
Nigeria will battle host Morocco contained in the 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on the ongoing thirty fifth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday.
Right here is the video of the Fulham supporters as shared on the official X deal with of Making of Champions. Watch under.
Lifelong @FulhamFC supporters travelled from Eire to Marrakech, to assist the Tremendous Eagles of Nigeria in opposition to Algeria.
Each father and daughter are rooting for Nigeria, supporting the current Fulham gamers within the Nigerian squad, together with former Fulham gamers like Ademola… pic.twitter.com/qXUBNIKlWp
— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) January 11, 2026
The Tremendous Eagles might have to attract inspiration from the 1980 AFCON the place Nigeria beat Morocco 1-0 within the semifinal earlier than lifting the trophy after a complete 3-0 win over Algeria within the remaining.
