Super Eagles Players Serenade Okocha With Song Ahead of AFCON Clash Against Ivory Coast: Video

• The Super Eagles are poised to face host nation Ivory Coast at the AFCON
• Former Cup of Nations winner Okocha recently paid a visit to the national team
• Players of the Super Eagles serenaded the iconic midfielder with a song

The tension in the lead-up to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) clash between Nigeria and Ivory Coast is palpable, and both players and fans alike are feeling the heat.

Securing a victory against the Ivorians has become imperative for the Super Eagles, given the abysmal display they mustered against the Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea.

However, ahead of the pulsating encounter, former Super Eagles midfielder and 1994 Cup of Nations winner Austin Jay Jay Okocha has visited the camp of the Nigerian national team in a bid to ease the growing tension and boost the morale of the players ahead of the tie.

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Okocha visits Super Eagles

The 50-year-old, listed as one of the ambassadors chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the Ivory Coast tournament, paid a courtesy visit to the team before the upcoming clash.

Engaging in a dinner with the team, as seen in a video shared by NFF TV, the iconic midfielder shared some heartwarming moments with the players.

Amidst these pleasant interactions, the highlight occurred when players of the Nigeria national team serenaded the former midfield star with his signature song created exclusively for him.

This touching gesture by the players has ignited a flurry of reactions from fans, applauding the team for their amazing and cheerful spirit as they prepare for the Ivory Coast match.

A host of other fans, however, hope that the positive mood in the camp, coupled with Okocha's encouragement, will translate into victory as they eagerly await the referee's whistle for the much-anticipated encounter.

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Jose Peseiro goes spiritual on AFCON

Sports Brief in a previous report highlighted Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro opted to go spiritual ahead of the crunch tie against Ivory Coast.

The Portuguese gaffer stressed the fact that victory is only assured by God and that his team can only do their best.

The Super Eagles are faced with the daunting task of securing a compulsory victory against Les Elephant to ensure qualification for the next round.