Sports Minister cheers Super Eagles in Kigali
Nigeria's Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung was at the stands yesterday at Stade RƩgional Nyamirambo, Kigali where Nigeria played their first game at the ongoing African Nations Championship .
A second half goal by Osas Okoro and a hat trick from Chisom Chikatara gave the Super Eagles home based players the win over their counterparts from Niger.
Photos have emerged of Dalung celebrating Super Eagles goals and was later pictured congratulating coach Sunday Oliseh after the game.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick is also pictured with the Minister at the stadium.
He congratulated Man of the Match Chisom Chikatara, who scored a second half hattrick in the 4-1 win over Niger.
Watch highlights of the win below: