'You're legends' — Mr Macaroni 'honored' to meet Super Eagles stars

Mr. Macaroni takes a bow before the Super Eagles players.

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'You're legends' — Mr Macaroni 'honored' to meet Super Eagles stars

Izuchukwu Akawor • 17:55 - 16.06.2023

Comedian Mr. Macaroni has described the current Super Eagles players as legends after meeting them during a dinner in Lagos.

Skit maker Mr Macaroni is a proud man after meeting with the Super Eagles players during a dinner night.

Macaroni was one of those invited by Super Eagles sponsors, the Nigerian Breweries, in a timeout with the media.

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Super Eagles players listening to Mr Macaroni.

The comedian was one of the brand ambassadors invited to the dinner held at the exquisite Eko Hotels and Suites on Thursday night.

Macaroni bows before the Super Eagles

In what was a well-attended event with Pulse Sports Nigeria in attendance, Macaroni and other brand ambassadors shared special moments with the Super Eagles.

The dinner which started at 9 pm after the team’s training saw Macaroni describe the moment with the players as an honour before he bowed before them.

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“Let me say it is a great honour to be standing before you,” Macaroni stated.

“I must take a bow because you are all legends, all of you.”

Super Eagles prepare for Sierra Leone

The Nigeria national team has been in training preparing for a crucial qualifier against Sierra Leone.

Nigeria takes on its Sierra Leone counterparts this Sunday, with a chance to become the latest to seal a place in the final slated for Ivory Coast next year.

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The Super Eagles are currently second in Group A but could seal a ticket with a win over the Leone Stars.

In his closing remarks, Macaroni wished the Super Eagles well on behalf of Nigerians.

The Super Eagles vs Sierra Leone game will kick off at 5 p.m. Nigerian time and will be available on cable network Supersport on DSTV.

“First, I want to say from the bottom of my heart (that) I wish you guys well,” he added. “We are rooting for you, no pressure.”

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