Super Eagles players celebrate Nigeria at 58

Nigeria became an independent country on October 1, 1960 and 58 years later the country has blossomed in sports especially football.

Players of the Super Eagles took to their various social media handles to commemorate the occasion posting pictures and messages of goodwill.

Senior players such as Ahmed Musa, Leon Balogun as well as new boys Wilfred Ndidi were among the players who were proud to wear the green and white of Nigeria in their posts on social media.

Super Eagles react to Independence Day

Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi posted a lengthy message on his official Instagram account to praise the country.

He said, "I celebrate our country Nigeria today. Our resilience, willpower, creativity and diversity are our unique strengths known globally.

"I send this message to the youth who are the leaders of tomorrow to always be exceptional in everything they do and always find a way to portray Nigeria in a positive light.

"Together we can make this country greater. Long live nigeria Happy Independence Day.     "

In a post on his official Twitter account said, "Today is a day that represents freedom, equality and unity. I stand proud to be a Nigerian and on this day of our independence.

"I want to salute all my fellow Nigerias in honour of this great day. Happy Independence Day.#ILoveMyCountry #ForeverAEagle #Weareone #Nigeria @58 "

In a post with pictures on his official Instagram handle Leon Aderemi Balogun said, "Happy Independence Day"

"HAPPY  I N D E P E N D E N C E   DAY  NAIJA," Leicester City said in a post on his Twitter account.

Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi said on Instagram, "HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY NIGERIA      MY COUNTRY. "

Leganes said on Instagram, "HAPPY INDEPENDENCE NIGERIA      ❤️"

other stars such as Udinese defender William Troost Ekong retweeted the official message on the official handle of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

"To our lovely country, we say 'Happy Independence Day Anniversary.' More victories, more achievements, and more heights. In Unity, love, and peace we shall continue to triumph #NigeriaAt58"

He said, "Happy 58th Independence Day to our beloved Naija!"

Torino said, "HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY NAIJA "

Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi took to his Instagram account to post a short video clip of him expressing his commitemnet to the Nigerian national team along with a message which said, "Happy Independence     #NaijaAllTheWay."

Stoke City said on Instagram, "Happy Independence Day to all my fellow country men. 58 years of freedom and independence. May God continue to bless our nation & may his grace continue forever. "

Leicester City forward Kelechi iheanacho said, "Happy Independence Day Naija     whether good or bad will still day."

The Super Eagles return to action when they take on Libya in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya.

Super Eagles list vs Libya

Francis Uzoho (Elche FC, Spain); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Enyimba FC); Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa)

Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Abdullahi Shehu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United, England); Bryan Idowu (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia); Chidozie Awaziem (FC Porto, Portugal); William Ekong (Udinese FC, Italy); Leon Balogun (Brighton & Hove Albion, England); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Jamilu Collins (SC Paderborn 07, Germany)

Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (Stoke City FC, England); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)

Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Al Nasr FC, Saudi Arabia); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Moses Simon (Levante FC, Italy); Henry Onyekuru (Galatasaray SK, Turkey); Odion Ighalo (Changchun Yatai, China); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Samuel Kalu (Bordeaux FC, France); Isaac Success (Watford FC, England)

Nigeria will host the first leg between the two countries at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna on Friday, October 12 while the second leg will take place in Tunisia on Monday, October 15.