Here are the five most followed active Nigerian footballers on the popular social media platform, Instagram in 2024.
Following the completion of his loan move to the Turkish side Galatasaray, Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen shot to a new peak position on the most followed Nigerian footballers list on Instagram.
The players of Nigeria’s national team have seen their fanbase on social media grow in recent years with the biggest names in football playing for the top sides around the world, it is only normal that they have a massive fanbase that increases as times goes on.
Who are the most followed Nigerian footballers on Instagram?
Here are the five most followed Nigerian footballers who are currently active on the field of play as of the year 2024.
5. Odion Ighalo – 1.3million followers
Odion Ighalo is one of the most followed Super Eagles star on Instagram. The forward who recently retired from international football and currently plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Wehda has a total of 1.3 million followers on the Meta owned platform.
It is of no surprise that the Nigerian holds a position on the list as he is often known for sharing contents which revolves around his family, funny moments and also his time at different clubs.
4. Alex Iwobi – 1.4 million followers
Alex Iwobi is the fourth most followed Nigerian footballer on Instagram with an impressive number of 1.4 million followers. Alex who is known for his time at Arsenal and Everton has continued to impress fans worldwide at his new club Fulham and with the national side as well.
It is also exciting to note that the Nigerian midfielder is also an artist and as such fans who follow him on social media have also shown their interest as a result of his songs aside from football.
3. Ahmed Musa – 1.6 million followers
Ahmed Musa is arguably the most popular and influential Super Eagles player. Ahmed Musa has a total of 1.6 million followers on Instagram, making him one of the most followed Nigerian footballers on social media. Ahmed Musa was former number 3 on this list with 1.5 million followers.
2. Victor Osimhen – 5 million followers
How many followers does Victor Osimhen have on Instagram?
Following an impressive debut in the Turkish Super League with Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen saw his follower count hit 5 million followers on Instagram making him the second most followed active footballer from Nigeria on the platform.
Given his fast growing popularity and influence, it is expected that Osimhen would unlock new heights on social media and snatch the number one spot on the list.
1.Henry Onyekuru – 5.1 million followers
With 5.1 million followers, popular Nigerian footballer, Henry Onyekuru holds the spot of the most followed Nigerian footballer as of the year 2024.
Onyekuru’s huge fan base is largely due to his captivating content, featuring insights into his personal life, training routines, and match highlights.
He has consistently held the number spot since 2023 and it remains to be seen if another person takes the number one spot next year.
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