Hundreds welcomed the team back at the airport in the capital of Abuja before an ceremony later in the afternoon at the National Stadium.
They were also due to attend a reception today, to be hosted by President Goodluck Jonathan.Along the road from the airport toward the city, school children dressed in their uniforms waited for the team convoy and waved Nigerian flags.
The Nations Cup victory in South Africa has thrilled Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation but where the team has in recent years failed to play up to its potential.
A 1-0 win over Burkina Faso, thanks to a winner from Sunday Mba, gave the football mad nation its first African championship since 1994.
Celebrations however were initially tainted by the announcement that coach Stephen Keshi was resigning before the Nigerian Football Federation released a statement said to be signed by Keshi, that he was changing his mind after the sports minister intervened.
Keshi is one of only two men to win the African Cup of Nations as both a player and a coach.
NICE. WELCOME BACK.
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- Okafor Oluchukwu Mary, Itodo Joshua Peter, Umoh Granny and 7 otherslike this.
- David Oyadongha · 4 mutual friends
2day na dia most happiest day too, especially d local players. God has buttered dia bread.11 minutes ago · Unlike · 1 - Okwuosa Gracious @Endy, does it mean he didn't resign again? Pls I want to know.
- Maduka Stanley Ugwueze · 4 mutual friends
Endy first to report to duty we dey see am weldone ooo endy6 minutes ago · Unlike · 1 - Endy Edeson @Gracious, yes he is no longer resigning. he issued a statement today that he has changed his mind. @Maduka, goodevening.
- Okwuosa Gracious Thank God! I'm so happy.A few seconds ago · Unlike · 1
- Endy Edeson @Gracious, i feel your excitement. it's a joyous moment for us.
