By Olanrewaju Akojede
The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) has described Midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi and Forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, as gifts to Nigeria.
The duo helped their club, Leicester City to clinch the 2020/2021 English FA Cup title.
The clubs National Chairman, Samuel Ikpea, gave the commendation in a statement by NFSCs media officer, Peter Ejiofor.
Reacting to the feat by the players, Ikpea said they were good ambassadors of the country, having etched their names in gold in the competitions annals.
Leicester on Wednesday at Englands Wembley Stadium defeated Chelsea FC 1-0 on Saturday, courtesy of Youris Tielemanns goal in the 63minute.
Having to be in the team that earned Leicester City FC its first FA glory is equally a great honour for Nigerian football fans who have followed your exploits in the club.
We in the Nigeria Football Supporters Club are happy with your achievements.
We wish you more laurels in your careers.
I assure you that Nigeria and the number one football supporters club will always support you to the peak of your endeavours as footballers.
We have noted that you have joined your compatriots that have won the title in the past, including Nwankwo Kanu and others, Ikpea said.
Contributing, Dominic Ehimare, NFSCs Publicity Secretary also congratulated the duo on their FA Cup victory over Chelsea.
These Nigerian internationals are really gifts to us and we are proud of them for good representation abroad.
I encourage them to bear their professionalism and zeal whenever they adorn our jerseys to play for the Super Eagles.
Let them export their football prowess and dedication to helping us to victory in future tournaments whenever they are called to make our team, Ehimare said.
He added that he was also happy seeing the two players celebrating with the Nigerian flag at the end of the competition.
It was awesome.
Other Nigerians, who have won the English FA Cup are Daniel Amokachi, who won it with Everton in 1995 as the first Nigerian that earned glory at Wembley.
Celestine Babayaro (Chelsea 2000), Nwankwo Kanu, (Arsenal 2002, 2003 and Portsmouth, 2008) and John Utaka (Portsmouth 2008)
Mikel Obi (Chelsea 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2012), Alex lwobi (Arsenal 2017) and Victor Moses (Chelsea 2018). (NAN)
Source: NAN News