Hours after the impressive win by the Super Eagles of Nigeria over their Algerian counter parts, Nigerians are showing a lot of love to the players especially Leon Balogun.

Today’s appearance makes Balogun’s caps for Nigeria five but he has already made a huge impression. The 28-year-old defender was born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mother. He played for Nigerian for the first time in a friendly match against Mexico in March 2014. He played only for twenty minutes before he was stretchered out for an injury that kept him on the sidelines for about three months. He has played for Nigeria three times after the injury and today’s outing makes it five.

Balogun stole the hearts of Nigerian fans today and he is on his way to earning a regular shirt in the Eagles squad under Coach Gernot Rohr.

Some people even joked that America’s president elect, Donald Trump should hire him to build his ‘wall’ in acknowledgement of Balogun;s defensive game.

Read what Nigerians are saying about him.

Victor Moses was deservedly the man of the match. But Leon Balogun was also a beast on his own in that game. Terrific Defending. ????

— Jeffrey (@JeffreyHustle) November 12, 2016

Thank you
Ahmed Musa
Victor Moses
Mikel Obi
Leon Balogun.
Thank you Super eagles of Nigeria ???

— AL Babs (@Aliyu_babs) November 12, 2016

Leon balogun is one priceless player atm

— Blackpope (@bishopope4) November 12, 2016

Victor Moses Leon Balogun and ETEBO,
Thanks for making my day

— IfeOluwa✌ (@giwaifeoluwa) November 12, 2016

That Leon Balogun just carry Slimani's matter for head like somebody hawking 'Igbekere' (plantain chips) **smh** No chill pill

— CitypulseNG.com (@citypulse_ng) November 12, 2016

Everybody is singing praises for Victor Moses.
But can y'all just pause for a moment & appreciate Leon Balogun for a super performance

— Idio ubong (@IdioUdo) November 12, 2016

Victor Moses and Leon Balogun can have my Ex for tonight,no qualms #AppreciativePatriot

— BoniQ (@BoniqUmoh) November 12, 2016

That Leon Balogun guy……… No words

— HRH (@egwuenu) November 12, 2016

I salute our Oyinbo matadors who kept faith with Nigeria even when they had other options..Troost-Ekong, Leon Balogun & Carl Ikeme

— BEEGEAGLES BLOG (@beegeaglesblog) November 12, 2016

Leon Balogun <<>>Taribo West. Don't @ me

— T (@officialTope) November 12, 2016

I'm sorry Victor Moses, Mikel, Iheanacho and everybody else concerned, but Leon Balogun was simply fantastic..My man of the match by far!

— Nick McAtte (@Gyrobuzz_media) November 12, 2016

Obi and Victor Moses may have scored for Nigeria against Algeria but Leon Balogun was by far the best player on that field ???????????????

— Delewad (@yegoete_07) November 12, 2016

Trump should hire Leon balogun to build the walls

— LFC YNWA IG– (@OLAT_OLAS) November 12, 2016