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Pulse Sports reviews the top 10 most followed Super Eagles players on Instagram
Super Eagles of Nigeria players have seen their fanbase on social media grow in recent years.
With Nigerian footballers keep making their mark all across top leagues in Europe, It is only normal that their follower count increases as they tend to win new supporters due to their impressive display for their club sides.
In this article, we will explore the Top 10 most followed Super Eagles players on Instagram.
Who is the most followed Super Eagles player on Instagram?
Henry Onyekuru is currently the most followed Super Eagles player on Instagram with 3.6 million followers.
Onyekuru currently boasts more followers than Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Leicester City stars Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi.
Who are the Top 10 most followed Super Eagles players on Instagram?
10 Samuel Chukwueze - 557,000 followers
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Currently playing for LaLiga club Villarreal, Samuel Chukwueze ranks among the most followed Super Eagles players on Instagram.
The talented 23-year-old winger is a joy to watch on his day and has the capacity to cause defences all sorts of problems with his sleek dribbling and pace.
Chukwuze currently has 557,000 followers on his Instagram page, making him one of the most influential Super Eagles players.
9, Wilfred Ndidi - 680,000 followers
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Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi is one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League.
The Foxes star has recently struggled with injuries in his career but has an imposing personality in the Super Eagles lockerroom.
Ndidi currently has 680,000 followers on his Instagram page, making him one of the most followed Nigerian players on Instagram.
8, Kelechi Iheanacho - 699,000 followers
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In seventh place is Ndidi’s club teammate Kelechi Iheanacho. 'Seniorman Kelz' as he’s fondly called is one of the most clutch players in the Foxes squad, having turned on on crucial occasions for City in the Premier League.
The former Manchester City forward is closing in on 700,000 followers on Instagram is one of the most followed Super Eagles players on Instagram.
7, Victor Moses - Spartak Moscow
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In seventh place, is Spartak Moscow winger Victor Moses.
Victor Moses is one of the most followed Super Eagles players on Instagram with 1.1 million followers.
The former Chelsea and Inter star is a serial winner at club level and helped Super Eagles win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in 2013.
6, Alex Iwobi - 1.2million followers
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Everton’s Alex Iwobi comes in sixth place. The Nigerian midfielder is one of the stars of the Toffees team.
Iwobi who is the cousin of Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha is one of the brightest talents in the National team.
Having helped Everton survive relegation this season, the 25-year-old Nigeria interntaional is already putting in an impressive shift at the Merseyside so far this campaign.
Iwobi has 1.2 million followers on Instagram is one of the most influential Super Eagles players.
5, Odion Ighalo - 1.2million followers
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Al Hilal star Odion Ighalo is one of the most followed Super Eagles star on Instagram.
The former Watford and Manchester United striker is tearing up the Saudi division and is easily the highest-paid Nigerian footballer on the planet.
Ighalo has 1.2 million followers on Instagram and is one of the most followed Super Eagles players on social media.
4, Victor Osimhen - 1.4million followers
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Napoli’s hitman Victor Osimhen has seen his popularity spread throughout all of Europe and is one of the hottest strikers in the world.
The 24-year-old is on course to help Napoli to a third Scudetto since 1990, while leading the scoring charts in Italy.
Osimhen’s prolificacy in front of gaol this season has seen his followers increase on Instagram.
With a following of 1.4 million, Osimhen is one of the most influential Nigerian footballers on social media.
The Napoli star is also very active while posting memes and showing off his style occasionally.
3, Ahmed Musa - 1.5million followers
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Ahmed Musa is arguably the most influential Super Eagles player at the moment.
The 31-year-old Sivasspor forward is one of the most popular Nigerian players in the world, especially due to his impressive performances for the national team on the big stage.
Ahmed Musa boasts 1.5 million followers on Instagram, making him one of the most followed Nigerian footballers on social media.
2, Mikel Obi - 1.6million followers
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Super Eagles legend and former Chelsea star Mikel Obi has 1.6 million followers in Instagram.
Mikel is widely regarded as the most successful Nigerian footballer of all time, having won every single trophy at club level and also starred in the Super Eagles AFCON 2013 triumph.
Despite his retirement from professional football in 2022,he remains one of the wealthiest African players of all time and one of the most followed Nigerian footballers on social media.
1, Henry Onyekuru - 3.6million followers
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With 3.6 million followers, Henry Onyekuru is the most followed Super Eagles player on Instagram.
The Adana Demirspor forward is one of the most influential Nigerian footballers on social media, and also an active user.
Onyekuru has also played for clubs like Everton, Galatasaray, Olympiacos, AS Monaco, amongst others.
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