It’s Meghan Markle’s selfie tour! Duchess of Sussex delights locals as she poses for photos during visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry

Meghan Markle delighted locals as she posed for a slew of snaps during her visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry.

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, proved to be very popular during the three-day tour, which aims to promote the Duke’s Invictus Game project.

The mother-of-two was happy to pose for selfies – at one point getting lost amongst the crowd as they attended a sitting volleyball match – and some fans were even reduced to tears after meeting her.

The Sussex Squad – a group of Harry and Meghan fans – were out in force as they cheered the Duke and Duchess on their arrival to the exhibition sitting volleyball match in Abuja

Meghan mania was evident as the royal couple were mobbed by fans at several engagements throughout the tour. 

Meghan Markle delighted locals as she posed for a slew of snaps during her visit to Nigeria with Prince Harry 

The outdoor volleyball match at the Officers Mess was their first official engagement on Saturday and once again the couple were the centre of attention.   

Harry delighted onlookers when he took part in a game, however unfortunately his Nigeria Unconquered team ended up losing 21-25 to the Chief of Defence staff squad with all the players being wounded military personnel.

But it was Meghan who really sparked mayhem as she turned up in an embroidered £2,275 Joanna Ortiz Tropicana Nights dress, patterned with black and white palm leaves as she tried to beat the 35c heat and humidity.

Aptly named Royalty Ojeh, six, was chosen to present a stem of roses to Meghan who pulled one out of the bunch and handed it back to the awe-struck little girl.

As they arrived there were loud cheers from a group of fans holding up placards reading ’43 % Nigerian’ in a nod to Meghan’s recent admission of her west African heritage.

Others jokingly said ‘Harry you owe us dowry’ with London based Michela Rituc explaining;’ It’s traditional for dowry and Meghan is Nigerian so he owes us.

‘When she announced her heritage, I already knew it you can just tell from the mother’s face and the grandmother’s face, definitely eastern Nigerian.

Yesterday, Meghan posed for a selfie with a group of women at the the women in leadership summit

The Duchess of Sussex, 42, proved to be very popular during the three-day visit which is part of Harry’s Invictus Game project

The mother-of-two was happy to pose for selfies – at one point getting lost amongst the crowd as they attended a sitting volleyball match – and some fans were even reduced to tears after meeting her

The Sussex Squad – a group of Harry and Meghan fans – were out in force as they cheered the Duke and Duchess on their arrival

Meghan mania was evident as the royal couple were mobbed by fans at several engagements throughout the tour

Meghan takes a selfie with students as Harry watches at the Wuse Lightway Academy on Friday

‘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 have always loved Meghan, ever since we saw her in Suits and we are so happy she has come home to visit us.’

Many of the players – who included men and women – were amputees and Meghan looked on clapping and cheering as Harry and his team.

But it was the Nigerian Chief of Defence staff team who took the match and there were smiles and hugs all round at the end as Harry and Meghan met the players.

As with the defence headquarters meeting on Friday at times there were chaotic scenes as Meghan was engulfed by excited fans in pop star style scenes.

Harry – who at times appeared concerned – continually cast a vigilant eye towards his wife as their US and American security team tried to keep control.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan at a sitting volleyball exhibition match today in Abuja, Nigeria

Harry hears as he urges on the Invictus athletes – as Meghan looks delighted beside him

One adoring fan holds a sign reading 43% Nigerian in a nod to Meghan’s recent admission of her west African heritage

Many of the players – who included men and women – were amputees and Meghan looked on clapping and cheering as Harry and his team. Pictured: Harry and Meghan pose up with their hosts

One adoring fan holds a copy of Harry’s memoir spare – maybe she was lucky enough to get it signed by the Prince himself 

In one adorable moment, Meghan exchanged a red rose with one young fan, who shyly met the Duchess

Sitting on the ground he joined the Nigeria Unconquered team for a huddle and motivational high five before getting stuck in

Harry appears to shout with another member of the Nigerian volleyball teams as he poses for a picture with some of the players and fans 

Harry and Meghan smile for the camera as they take a photo with a group of volleyball players and charmed fans

After the match the couple were ushered into a side room where they had a wardrobe change for a lunch with the Nigerian chief of defence staff Christopher Musa.

A source close to the couple told MailOnline: ‘They are so happy to be in Nigeria and having a great time. Everyone has been so welcoming towards them and they are really feeling the warmth of the people.

‘As far as they are concerned it’s been a fantastic trip and they couldn’t be happier.’

Yesterday, Meghan thanked Nigerians for welcoming her to ‘my country’ as she hopes she can ‘do justice’ to being a ‘role model’.

The royal, who recently discovered she is ’43 per cent Nigerian’, wowed crowds today as she and Harry continue their whirlwind ‘royal’ tour to the African nation.

She told the audience: ‘I want to start by saying thank you very much for just how gracious you’ve all been in welcoming my husband and I to this country… my country.’

She also added: ‘I am just flattered and honored and inspired. It has been a whirlwind 24 hours since we arrived, and I very quickly got the memo that I need to wear more colour, so I can fit in with all of you and your incredible fashion.’

When asked how she felt after discovering she was 43% Nigerian through a genealogy test, Meghan said the first thing she did was ‘call my mom, because I wanted to know if she had any awareness of it.’

Meghan went on: ‘Being African-American, part of it is really not knowing so much about your lineage or background, where you come from specifically.

‘And it was exciting for both of us to discover more and understand what that really means. Never in a million years would I have understood it as much as I do now.

‘It’s been really eye-opening and humbling to be able to know more about my heritage and to be able to know this is just the beginning of that discovery.’

Defining Nigerian women as ‘brave, resilient, courageous, powerful, beautiful’, Meghan said: ‘It is the most flattering thing to be in that company, to be in your company.’

She also added: ‘I often find that whatever travels I’ve done, regardless if it’s Nigeria or another country around the world, oftentimes when women reach the peak of success, they leave.

‘But you need to come back home. You need to at least be a familiar face for the next generation to say: “Oh, she looks like me – and I can be that.”

Today the couple will travel to Lagos where they will watch a basketball match and also attend a fundraising event at the city’s polo ground before returning to Britain on Monday and onwards to California.