Super Eagles protector, Leon Balogun, has actually prompted fans to keep supporting the Nigeria national group regardless of their exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Roumde Adjia Stadium in Cameroon.

Nigeria was eliminated from the 2021 AFCON Round of 16 after losing 1-0 to Tunisia in Cameroon on Sunday night.

Youssef Msakni’s second-half objective guaranteed Tunisia defeated Nigeria and received the AFCON quarter-finals.

Alex Iwobi was revealed a red card throughout the encounter after getting two yellow cards as goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was guilty of letting Msakni’s drive surpass him.

Umar Sadiq had a remarkable opportunity late to adjust throughout the encounter, however the Almeria forward dragged his shot broad with just Tunisia goalkeeper, Ben Said to beat.

Balogun, who missed the 2021 AFCON due to injury, pleaded with fans not to take out their anger on Super Eagles gamers.

In a tweet via his Twitter deal with, the Rangers star composed: “An exceptionally bitter defeat ends our title aspirations for #AFCON 2021. That doesn’t alter the reality that they’ve been a happiness to enjoy.

“So please, do not let negativity and slamming of players take over. Instead, keep supporting them like you did prior to today!”