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Super Eagles players were seen struggling to sing the newly introduced national anthem during their game against South Africa.
Nigeria played a 1-1 draw against tough opponent South Africa in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.
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The draw leaves the Super Eagles of Nigeria in fifth place in Group C with three points from their first three matches.
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Super Eagles National Anthem situation
Before the start of the game, the new national anthem was played in the stadium, and Super Eagles players were seen mumbling their lips.
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According to Instablog9ja on X, Super Eagles players were seen singing the new National anthem with pride during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against South Africa in Uyo - @azastudiosng - @footballtemple_
The footage showed some of the players placing their hands on their chests and looking focused without saying any word of the anthem.
The new national anthem, which was introduced a few weeks ago, has sparked a lot of conversations online as many struggle to recite the anthem.
The players will also have to sing the national anthem when they travel to Abijan to face the Benin Republic on Monday.
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