2019 AFCON: Iheanacho to sponsor five ANFSC members to Egypt

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho - Getty

Kelechi Iheanacho, English side Leicester City forward, has decided to sponsor five members of the Authentic Nigeria Football Supporters Club (ANFSC) to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.


According to Abayomi Ogunjimi, President of ANFSC: “the deal has already been sealed, signed and delivered” as they look forward to getting Iheanacho’s support and massively supporting the Super Eagles in Egypt.

Ogunjimi further announced that as much as 250 members of the Supporters Club will be going to Egypt in order to cheer Nigeria to victory at the tournament billed for June 21 to July 19.

The 2019 AFCON is the 32nd edition of the tournament, and Nigeria is drawn alongside first-timers Burundi, Madagascar and Guinea.