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Rio Ferdinand, a former Manchester United player, is supporting Nigeria in the current AFCON.
In an intense match, the Super Eagles of South Africa had upset the Bafana Bafana of that country 4-2 on penalties.
Stanley Nwabali Bobo’s heroics in goalkeeping helped Nigeria advance to the AFCON finals.
Following the match, Ferdinand shared a photo of himself wearing a Nigerian shirt.
Reactions to Rio Ferdinand’s AFCON drumming up support for Nigeria
@Royal_Spotlight reacted: “The world Is Nigeria right now. Thanks for the support! It means so much to us!”
@onyeani_o said: “Nigerians are great people. Whatever we touch our hands turn to gold. Supporting Nigeria has now given you one of your posts with the highest impression… 2M+…. Anyways thanks for the support.”
@BashirAhmaad said: “Thank you for the support, R5.”
@_communicator commented: “Do you know what we call you? Fagbo.”
@chude__ commented: “The greatest center back in football history.”
@Adasu_d_gr8 reacted: “Ferdinand, because of this, you are better than John Terry.”
*@TheHolyman_ said: “You and I know that it is Nwabali we need to man the post for United next season not that fraud Onana. Make it happen.”
@Ahlexmoralex commented: “This man has Nigerian blood in his lineage.. his real name is Chukwuebuka.”
@stoopid_thinkin said: “Nigeria through to the Afcon finals. Chelsea through to the FA Cup finals. What a wonderful evening.”