The Football Fans Club of Nigeria (FFCN) has intensified its mobilisation efforts ahead of the Super Eagles' opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. National President, Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa, is leading the charge to ensure a massive supporters' presence in Uyo and later in Bissau. The Super Eagles will begin their qualifying campaign against Madagascar on September 25 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
The FFCN's mission is to stand behind the national team at home and carry the Nigerian spirit across the border. Ogunfuwa stated that the supporters' body is leaving nothing to chance in its preparations, stressing that the Super Eagles must feel the presence and passion of Nigerian supporters throughout the qualifying campaign. The supporters' body aims to transform the Godswill Akpabio Stadium into a sea of Nigerian colours.
Ogunfuwa, a former CAF Award winner, has championed an organised and patriotic supporters' culture around Nigerian football. Her leadership of FFCN has emphasised mobilising supporters not only for home fixtures but also for crucial away assignments involving the national team. This approach has helped create a sense of unity among Nigerian supporters.
The Super Eagles will travel to Bissau for the Matchday Two encounter against Guinea-Bissau on September 29. FFCN aims to create a "travelling Nigerian family" around the national team, demonstrating unity and renewed commitment to the team. Ogunfuwa believes the opening fixture provides an opportunity for Nigerian supporters to show their support.
The FFCN's mobilisation efforts have been driven by Ogunfuwa's vision to provide the Super Eagles with vocal encouragement throughout the qualifying campaign. The supporters' body wants the team to know they are not alone, with a nation of passionate supporters behind them. This approach has helped to boost the team's morale.
Ogunfuwa's leadership has focused on creating a sense of ownership among Nigerian supporters, encouraging them to take pride in their national team. The FFCN's efforts have been praised for their organisational skills and patriotic spirit. The supporters' body has become a model for other African countries.
As the Super Eagles prepare to take on Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, the FFCN's mobilisation efforts are expected to play a crucial role in the team's success. With the supporters' body behind them, the team is expected to draw energy from the crowd. The FFCN's slogan, "Wherever the Eagles fly, FFCN will be there," has become a rallying cry for Nigerian supporters.
Key points
- FFCN mobilizes for Super Eagles' AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
- National President Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa leads FFCN's mobilisation efforts.
- FFCN aims to create a "travelling Nigerian family" around the national team.
