Ivory Coast Captain, Didier Drogba, has congratulated Super Eagles for their progression to the semi finals of the Africa Cup of Nations at the expense of his country.
In a sportsmanship spirit, the former Chelsea striker admitted that Nigeria deserved the victory.
Drogba said: “It was a difficult game for us but we must congratulate Nigeria.
“They played extremely well.
“We have the World Cup qualifier ahead of us.
“We must pick ourselves up after this disappointment.
“I will give my best and if they (fans and journalists) don’t want me, then I can leave.”