The Nigeria delegation that represented Africa at the Confederations Cup departed Brazil on Monday afternoon, around 2 pm .<br /><br />The team failed to qualify for the semi - finals of the tourney after the 3 - 0 loss to Spain in their last group game.<br /><br />Manager Stephen Keshi is grateful to the supporters who cheered the Super Eagles from start to finish in the intriguing clash against the European opposition on Sunday.<br /><br />''<span class="notranslate">People screaming, supporting our team was phenomenal.</span> <span class="notranslate"> All in Fortaleza was wonderful</span>.<br /><br />''<span class="notranslate">We hope to return in the World Cup,'' says Keshi to<i> globoesporte.com.</i><br /><br />As a parting gift, the Nigeria delegation gave three autographed jerseys to the hotel staff in </span><span class="notranslate">Fortaleza. </span>