AFCON 2023: Frank Onyeka's proud wife Mesoma takes to social media to highlight crucial role for Super Eagles ahead of final
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Mesoma Akaolisa has celebrated Frank Onyeka's contribution to the Super Eagles ahead of the AFCON 2023 against the Elephants of Ivory Coast.

AFCON 2023: Frank Onyeka's proud wife Mesoma takes to social media to highlight crucial role for Super Eagles ahead of final

David Ben 09:36 - 09.02.2024

Mesoma Akaolisa has celebrated Frank Onyeka's contribution to the Super Eagles ahead of the AFCON 2023 against the Elephants of Ivory Coast.

Mesoma Akaolisa, the wife of Frank Onyeka, has taken to social media to shine a spotlight on her husband's pivotal role for the Super Eagles ahead of the highly-anticipated AFCON 2023 final.

With Nigeria poised for a showdown against Ivory Coast, Akaolisa proudly reposted a clip from the official page of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), underscoring Onyeka's impressive performances at AFCON 2023.

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Frank Onyeka during the game against Angola in the AFCON quaterfinal. (Photo Credit: Onyeka/IG)

 Her caption, 'I mean..' reflects her affirmation of her husband's crucial contributions to the team, particularly in the heart of the midfield.

Love and Football: Frank Onyeka and Mesoma Akaolisa’s story

Frank Onyeka and his wife Mesoma Akaolisa
Frank Onyeka and his wife Mesoma Akaolisa | Credit: Instagram

Frank Onyeka's journey to the final with the Super Eagles is not just a personal triumph but he has been massively backed by the support he receives from his wife, Mesoma Akaolisa. 

Pulse Sports earlier reported that the couple, who got engaged in August 2023 and officially tied the knot months later.

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Mesoma Akaolisa has nearly 3,000 followers on Instagram| Credit: Instagram
Frank Onyeka and his wife Mesoma Akaolisa
Frank Onyeka and his wife Mesoma Akaolisa | Credit: Instagram

Mesoma, a talented engineer, has also garnered attention for her fashion sense, being named amongst the most fashionable Nigerian WAGs of 2023

Frank Onyeka tackles a Cameroonian during the game.
Frank Onyeka tackles a Cameroonian during the game. (Photo Credit: Igbo History/X)

Super Eagles and Onyeka bracing up for epic AFCON 2023 final vs Ivory Coast

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Super Eagles midfield star, Frank Onyeka, during the game against Angola. (Photo Credit: Onyeka/IG)

With Nigeria on the brink of African glory, the spotlight shines brightly on Frank Onyeka "The Tank" and his teammates. 

Having started all of Nigeria's games thus far in the tournament, the 26-year-old Brentford star's presence in the midfield has been instrumental to the team's success.

 As they gear up for a ‘winner-takes-all’ final against hosts Ivory Coast, the Super Eagles seek to clinch their fourth African title and their first since 2013. 

Pulse Sports Nigeria promises exclusive coverage of the Nigeria vs Ivory Coast final on February 11, at 20:00 GMT, from the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan.