Meghan mania continued in Nigeria when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a sitting volleyball match and were mobbed by fans.
The visit, which has become a royal tour in all but name, is part of Harry’s Invictus Game project and he delighted onlookers when he took part in a game.
However, unfortunately his Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defense Staff’s team and all the players were wounded servicemen.
But it was Meghan who really caused chaos when she appeared in an off-the-shoulder Joanna Ortiz dress to beat the 35C heat and humidity.
The outdoor volleyball match in the officers’ mess was their first official engagement on Saturday and once again the couple was the center of attention.
Meghan was happy to pose for selfies (at one point she got lost in the crowd) and some even cried after meeting her.
Team Sussex, a group of Harry and Meghan fans, were out in force as they cheered on the Duke and Duchess upon their arrival just before midday.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan at an exhibition sitting volleyball match today in Abuja, Nigeria
Harry listens as he urges the Invictus athletes, while Meghan looks delighted by his side.
Harry’s undefeated Nigerian team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defense Staff’s team and all the players were injured military personnel.
It was Meghan who really caused chaos when she appeared in an off-the-shoulder Joanna Ortiz dress to beat the 35C heat and humidity.
Meghan has earned the love of her hosts, with a group of fans holding signs that read “43% Nigerian” in a nod to Meghan’s recent admission of her West African heritage.
Meghan appeared in close conversation with her hosts as she watched Harry play, with a big smile.
Many of the players, including men and women, were amputees and Meghan clapped and cheered as Harry and his team. In the photo: Harry and Meghan pose with their hosts.
The couple looked focused as they watched the sitting volleyball exhibition match in the Nigerian capital.
The aptly named Royalty Ojeh, six, was chosen to present a stem of roses to Meghan, who pulled one out of the bouquet and handed it back to the amazed little girl.
When they arrived, there was loud applause from a group of fans holding signs that read “43% Nigerian” in a nod to Meghan’s recent admission of her West African heritage.
Others jokingly said, “Harry, you owe us a dowry,” and London-based Michela Rituc explained; It’s traditional for dowry and Meghan is Nigerian, so she owes us one.
‘When he announced his heritage, I already knew it, you can see it from the mother’s face and the grandmother’s face, definitely from Eastern Nigeria.
‘The features say it all and the whole country melted when she said it, she is our daughter, our daughter and we couldn’t be happier.
“We’ve always loved Meghan, every time we saw her in Suits, and we’re so happy she’s back home to visit us.”
As he walked out onto the field to join Invictus board member David Wisey, Harry removed a green and white Nigerian scarf he had been gifted before enthusiastically joining in.
Sitting on the floor, he joined the Nigeria Unconquered team for a group celebration and motivational high-five before getting stuck.
The outdoor volleyball match in the officers’ mess was their first official engagement on Saturday and once again the couple was the center of attention.
Sitting on the floor, he joined the Nigeria Unconquered team to meet and high-five each other with motivation before getting stuck.
Team Sussex, a group of Harry and Meghan fans, came out in force as they cheered on the Duke and Duchess as they arrived just before midday.
When they arrived, there was loud applause from a group of fans holding signs that read “43% Nigerian” in a nod to Meghan’s recent admission of her West African heritage.
As he walked out onto the field to join Invictus board member David Wisey, Harry removed a green and white Nigerian scarf he had been gifted before enthusiastically joining in.
Many of the players, including men and women, were amputees and Meghan clapped and cheered as Harry and his team.
But it was the Nigerian Chief of Defense’s team who took the game and in the end there were smiles and hugs as Harry and Meghan met the players.
As at Friday’s defense headquarters meeting, there were at times chaotic scenes as Meghan was engulfed by excited fans in pop star-style scenes.
Harry, who seemed worried at times, continually watched his wife intently as his US and American security team tried to maintain control.
A source close to the couple told MailOnline: “They are very happy to be in Nigeria and having a great time.” Everyone has been very welcoming to them and they really feel the warmth of the people.
“As far as they’re concerned, it’s been a fantastic journey and they couldn’t be happier.”
On Sunday, the couple will travel to Lagos, where they will watch a basketball match and also attend a fundraising event at the city’s polo field before returning to Britain on Monday and continuing to California.
