Super Eagles of Nigeria player, Leon Balogun still cannot get over the excitement of playing at the Wembley stadium in London for the first time. The Nigerian defender who just made his move to English Premier League side, Brighton said it was a dream and achievement he will long cherish for his lifetime.
Leon Balogun who is one of those that made the switch to represent Nigeria rather than the countries of their birth said he will forever Cherish the moment he first stepped into the Wembley stadium, putting on the Nigeria jersey with pride.
Leon who was taken out at the start of the second half due to head injury, after colliding with Joel Obi in a game Nigeria lost by 2-1, put up some photos on his social media page with this caption:
Words can’t even describe what I felt walking into THAT stadium & singing the ?? national anthem!
I’m just so grateful for the privilege of making such an epic experience ??#WC2018 #RoadToRussia #Naija #NigerianSupereagles #ENGNIG