Nigeria vs. Iceland - Starting XIGetty

EXTRA TIME: Nigeria players celebrate Independence Day

Nigeria players across the world including the country's football body have taken to social media to celebrate the country's 58th Independence Day anniversary.

The annual national holiday marks Nigeria's proclamation of independence from British colony on October 1,1960.

With outpour of wishes and prayers, the country's football stars including Ahmed Musa, Wilfred Ndidi, William Troost-Ekong, John Ogu and English Premier League club Arsenal have joined the citizens in celebratory mood

Article continues below
Advertisement