'Tell me congratulations' - Nigerian lady shares how Super Eagles' AFCON win against South Africa led to love story

A Nigerian woman has shared a heartwarming story of finding love again after the Super Eagles' victory over South Africa in the AFCON 2023 semi-final.

The lady, named The Amakaaa, credited a tweet she made after Nigeria's penalty shootout win against the Bafana Bafana for connecting her with her current partner.

The Super Eagles secured their place in the AFCON 2023 final after a tense penalty shootout against South Africa.

Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali's goalkeeping skills proved crucial, with Kelechi Iheanacho scoring the winning penalty.

In a post celebrating her one-year relationship anniversary, she wrote, "One year ago, Nigeria won SA at the AFCON semi-finals & I made this tweet that brought me the love of my life.”

She expressed gratitude for her relationship, highlighting the experiences they've shared:

"365 days later, we have been through joy, grief, laughter, loss, peace, magic, distance and full blown love. I’m so grateful to know and hold such a precious heart, and I promise to tend to it till my last breath.”

Nigeria's victory sparked celebrations across the nation and, in this case, led to an unexpected romantic connection.

She noted the significance of the relationship, stating the difficulty she's faced finding love in recent years:

"This is actually such a big deal because the last time I was in a relationship that lasted one year was 2016. Finding love in the past decade has been SO hard and I’m super grateful for my love for being the softest place for me to land. Everybody tell me congratulations right nowwww. Shoutout to super eagles, one day I go dash them money”.

Amaka’s story exemplifies how sports can unite people and create unexpected connections. Everyone at Pulse Sports wishes her a happy anniversary.