"Nigerians are proud people," says TNT reporter Rosalyn Gold-Onwude, who played for Nigeria's women's national basketball team. "Sometimes we're loud, sometimes we're boastful, sometimes we're joking a lot, but we come from a vibrant culture."
Leading up to the World Cup, this same patriotic spirit, the backbone of Nigeria's identity, has stolen the show before the tournament's first match.
Yes, Nigeria has dope jerseys. The bright green, white and black home kit—an eye-catching modification of the country's 1994 jersey—garnered 3 million pre-orders, according to the Nigeria Football Federation, and sold out in minutes on Nike's website.