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The football governing body in Africa, CAF, has reached a milestone on social media platform Instagram and marked the occasion with artwork featuring Super Eagles legends Ahmed Musa and Victor Osimhen.
Super Eagles stars led by Victor Osimhen were the lead as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) reached a significant social media milestone, celebrating 5 million followers on its official Instagram account.
To mark this achievement, CAF released special commemorative artwork featuring some of Africa's football icons, including those Nigerian Super Eagles stars.
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The artwork prominently displays three Nigerian football legends; Ahmed Musa, Osimhen, and William Troost-Ekong.
These players were chosen to represent Nigeria in this continental celebration, highlighting the country's significant contribution to African football.
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Ahmed Musa, known for his speed and goal-scoring prowess, has been a mainstay in the Nigerian national team for years.
The former Leicester City and Al Nassr star is Nigeria’s highest scorer at the FIFA World Cup.
Victor Osimhen, the current talisman of the Super Eagles, has been making waves in European football with his exceptional performances.
Osimhen, who became an icon in Naples after he led Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years, recently left Italy for Turkey, where he has joined giants Galatasaray.
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William Troost-Ekong, the solid defender, rounds out the Nigerian contingent in this celebratory image.
Troost-Ekong, who has joined the contingent of global stars plying their trade in the Saudi Pro League, is the current AFCON MVP following his performance at the AFCON 2023.
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CAF's choice to feature these Nigerian players underscores the nation's importance in the African football landscape and its global appeal.
To accompany the artwork, CAF posted a playful caption on their Instagram post, stating:
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"One, two, three, four, five. Everybody in the car, so come on, let's ride."
This lighthearted message seems to invite followers and fans alike to join in the celebration and continue supporting African football.
This social media milestone reflects the growing digital presence of African football and CAF's efforts to engage with fans across the continent and beyond.
As the governing body for football in Africa, CAF's increased social media following signifies a broader interest in African football on the global stage.
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