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'Please support France World Cup team' - President Macron's rallying call to Nigerians

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Nigerians to support France at the ongoing Fifa World Cup in Russia.

Nigeria bowed out of the quadrennial showpiece in the group stage after managing a win and two losses.

The Super Eagles finished as the third best team in Group D after conceding a 2-1 loss to Argentina in their final group game.

However, France defeated the South Americans 4-2 in the second round of the tournament - a win celebrated by Nigerians.

And as Les Bleus prepare for their quarterfinal clash against Uruguay on Saturday, their President, currently on a visit to the country, wants the citizens of the west African nation to cheer his country to glory.