The Super Eagles of Nigeria has dedicated its Quarter Final triumph over the Palancras Negras of Angola at the ongoing African Cup of Nations championship in Côte d’ Ivoire to the memory of Late International, Samuel Okwaraji.

Okwaraji was a former Super Eagles player who slumped and died on the pitch in a 1990 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match against Angola at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

The late Okwaraji who was a Medical Student and plies his trade in Europe died before he got to the hospital on that Black Saturday in 1989.

In celebrating their victory against the Southern Africa country at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, the team wrote on its X handle that the triumph was in memory of the late legend.

Today’s victory over Angola is a poignant reminder of the adamant spirit of Nigerian football.

“ As we celebrate this triumph, we also honor the memory of Late Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, who tragically left us while playing against Angola 35 years ago.

“ His passion for the game and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Samuel Okwaraji, your legacy lives on,” it said.

The Super Eagles is gunning for its Fourth AFCON title having won it in 1980, 1994 and in 2013.

The National side however awaits the winner between South Africa and Cape Verde in the semi final to jostle for the ticket.