With seven days to go, did you the Nigeria senior national team nickname was not super eagles.
Nigeria's national team image has undergone much evolution throughout its history. Prior to independence, they were called the Red Devils due to their red topped kits.
The name was changed to the Green Eagles after independence in reference to their colors as well as the eagle which adorns the country's state flag. After the run of success in winning the 1994 African Cup of Nations, their run to the knockouts at the 1994 World Cup, and the gold medalist Olympic men's national team in 1996, the team was re-dubbed the "Super Eagles".
Today, only the senior men's national team uses the nickname. The Women's national team are called the "Super Falcons", and Nigeria's underage teams are nicknamed the "Flying Eagles".
With so many Eagles representing the nation all over the world and making laurels for their various clubs. The great skills, persevering and souring eagles heart of Mikel, Musa, Ighalo, Kelechi and many other will be missing at this years AFCON.
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