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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Jun 15

    In the words of @AshleyJBaptiste - the Nigerians just won't stop singing! 😂 The #NGA fans are clearly enjoying their fame in Moscow.pic.twitter.com/G4yKLhqBKi

    Nigeria fans enjoying their fame in Moscow
    11:08 PM - 15 Jun 2018
    • 3,458 Retweets
    • 4,423 Likes
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    176 replies 3,458 retweets 4,423 likes
      1. New conversation
      2. Moses Zangar, Jr.‏ @mzangar Jun 15
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @AshleyJBaptiste

        Let the eagle fly higher like it has never done before. I am a Liberian but I have mad love and respect for team Naija.

        10 replies 41 retweets 265 likes
      3. Prince Adewunmi  👑 🤴🏾‏ @Omobaadewunmi Jun 16
        Replying to @mzangar @BBCAfrica @AshleyJBaptiste

        If you are ever in Nigeria, DM me 👍

        2 replies 1 retweet 26 likes
      4. Moses Zangar, Jr.‏ @mzangar Jun 16
        Replying to @Omobaadewunmi @BBCAfrica @AshleyJBaptiste

        I work for the UNDP in Zambia. How on earth will I ever support another team over Nigeria in this world Cup? No way! Not even Argetina where my best player, Messi is. I will pause my love for him until the 90 minutes is over.

        4 replies 3 retweets 69 likes
      5. Prince Adewunmi  👑 🤴🏾‏ @Omobaadewunmi Jun 16
        Replying to @mzangar @BBCAfrica @AshleyJBaptiste

        You are awesome

        0 replies 1 retweet 11 likes
      6. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. Ada • Daddy 😛‏ @Ghurly_Preshiee Jun 16
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @AshleyJBaptiste

        Did Nigeria ever beat Brazil? Wow

        4 replies 2 retweets 21 likes
      3. Turaki of Ilorin‏ @McDivad Jun 16
        Replying to @Ghurly_Preshiee @BBCAfrica @AshleyJBaptiste

        Olympic 96. Nigeria won Gold.

        4 replies 7 retweets 72 likes
      4. Ada • Daddy 😛‏ @Ghurly_Preshiee Jun 16
        Replying to @McDivad @BBCAfrica @AshleyJBaptiste

        Wow🙌🙌#NaijaSpirit..

        1 reply 1 retweet 8 likes
      5. Turaki of Ilorin‏ @McDivad Jun 16
        Replying to @Ghurly_Preshiee @BBCAfrica @AshleyJBaptiste

        ✌

        1 reply 2 retweets 3 likes
      6. Aniekpeno‏ @Bassey_22 Jun 16
        Replying to @McDivad @Ghurly_Preshiee and

        And Bebeto actually cried

        2 replies 2 retweets 54 likes
      7. Vic Rozay‏ @vickiboi Jun 16
        Replying to @Bassey_22 @McDivad and

        He didn't cry he wept

        1 reply 2 retweets 8 likes
      8. Aniekpeno‏ @Bassey_22 Jun 16
        Replying to @vickiboi @McDivad and

        Lol...my guy e no reach like that

        1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
      9. Vera Chidimma‏ @dentatainer Jun 16
        Replying to @Bassey_22 @vickiboi and

        As in eeeh. He's now adding suya pepper and curry 🤣🤣

        0 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
      10. End of conversation
      1. New conversation
      2. 死机‏ @Deu_Rules Jun 16
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @AshleyJBaptiste

        They just had to sing when Nigeria Beat Brazil 😂😂😂😂 Nigerians will shake table anywherepic.twitter.com/n8YAtTbYXo

        7 replies 122 retweets 271 likes
      3. Jessy Tee‏ @jessyBet01 Jun 16
        Replying to @Deu_Rules @BBCAfrica @AshleyJBaptiste

        😂😂😂😂😂

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      4. Sheeda‏ @Ajoke_Olori1 Jun 16
        Replying to @jessyBet01 @Deu_Rules and

        Aswear, we will just be shaking table anyhow until it’s beyond repair😂😂😂

        3 replies 3 retweets 40 likes
      5. 死机‏ @Deu_Rules Jun 16
        Replying to @Ajoke_Olori1 @jessyBet01 and

        I pray we perform well and bring the cup and spoon home 😁

        3 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
      6. Sheeda‏ @Ajoke_Olori1 Jun 16
        Replying to @Deu_Rules @jessyBet01 and

        I 🙏 so too, at least we can use the cup and spoon to drink garri je je😂

        2 replies 2 retweets 8 likes
      7. Thompson Ukeme‏ @cuteukeme Jun 16
        Replying to @Ajoke_Olori1 @Deu_Rules and

        The cup fit miss for airport o

        3 replies 2 retweets 5 likes
      8. 死机‏ @Deu_Rules Jun 16
        Replying to @cuteukeme @Ajoke_Olori1 and

        Who'll now use the spoon. 😏?

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      9. Sheeda‏ @Ajoke_Olori1 Jun 16
        Replying to @Deu_Rules @cuteukeme and

        Are you sure we’re gonna get ordinary spoon like this😩😩😩

        2 replies 2 retweets 3 likes
      10. 1 more reply

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