The Super Eagles have flown into the final of the African Cup of Nations, Cote d’Ivoire 2023 taking advantage of the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
The Super Eagles had to wait until the mandatory penalty shootout after the full and extra time ended one apiece.
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Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali emerged the hero of the match after saving two of the South African’s penalty kicks.
Kelechi Iheanacho scored the last penalty.
Ola Aina was the only Nigerian who missed his kick.
The Wednesday match, at Stade Bouaké in Bouaké, Cote d’Ivoire, saw both sides give good account of themselves.
The first goal of the match was scored by Super Eagles On-Field Captain, William Troost-Ekong, from the penalty spot.
This followed a foul on Nigeria’s top striker and African Footballer of the Year 2023, Victor Osimhen, in the 18 yard box.
South Africa equally converted its penalty kick after a player was fouled in the 18 yard box of the Super Eagles.
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