Extra: Sloane Stephens cozies up to Nigerian fans as she dons Super Eagles jersey

The 2017 US Open Champion was dressed in a Super Eagles jersey as she trained for the Madrid Open

Sloane Stephens was the cynosure of Nigerians’ eyes on Wednesday as she stole the show on social media for sporting a Nigerian jersey.

The American tennis star was greeted with impressive gestures from Nigerians as we posted a photo of herself in a Nigerian jersey.

Some Nigerians who commented on her photo expressed their pleasure and support for her as she donned the beautiful jersey.

Fellow 🇳🇬ns, she is ours now ☝🏾☝🏾

— Calvin ‘Emeka Onwuka (@CalvinEmeka) April 27, 2022

Hi, Sloane. The Super Eagles play Mexico at the AT&T Stadium, Dallas on May 28 and Ecuador on June 2 at the Red Bull Arena, Harrison, New Jersey. Wear your jersey proudly and show up for either game. I assure you’ll meet some of our stars and the matches will be memorable.

— Obong Itata , Esq. (@ObongItata) April 27, 2022

Okay okay You’re winning Madrid Open, RG, Wimbledon & US Open 😍😍

— Your Neighbor (@Fiks_daniell) April 27, 2022

Yes. I have zero information but I’ve decided it is yes. Fine gehl no pimples! She is Oluwasloane now.

— Reggae Banana (@holadamilola) April 27, 2022

In another Twitter post, the 29-year old American said she has new Nigerian names now and will like to hear them as she looked to enjoy the attention she’s getting from Nigerians.

So apparently I have a few Nigerian names now 😅 let’s hear them!

— sloanestephens (@SloaneStephens) April 27, 2022

Stephens has won 7 WTA titles and ranked as high as number three in the world at a point. She’s currently ranked in the top 40 according to the WTA.