Zambian football legend, Kalusha Bwalya has assured the Super Eagles that the rest of Africa were behind them despite their 2-0 defeat by Croatia in their opening Group D game at the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.

Bwalya, a former president of the Zambia Football Federation stated this while replying to a tweet by Super Eagles skipper, Mikel Obi who was thanking everyone for their support while promising they will have a go again in their next game.

“Keep up the spirit captain. We are behind you and Naija. #AfricaUnited,” Bwalya, who was crowned the 1988 African Player of the Year” tweeted.

The Super Eagles were subdued by a Croatian side. The Croats went 1-0 up, no thanks to an own goal by Oghenekaro Etebo before Real Madrid’s playmaker, Luka Modric sealed all the three points from the penalty spot after Troost Ekong had bundled Mandzukic to the ground in the 18 yard box.

The Super Eagles will hope to bounce back when they face tournament debutants, Iceland who had stunned Argentina in their opening match, forcing them to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.