Nigeria had lost five of their previous six semi-finals and rode their luck to book a place in Sunday’s decider.
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The Super Eagles had to wait until the mandatory penalty shootout after the full and extra time ended one apiece
The encounter between the two long time foes kicks off at 6pm Nigeria time at Stade Bouaké in Bouaké, Cote d’Ivoire
Legendary African footballer Eto’o offered his resignation at an executive committee meeting in Yaounde on Monday.
The Torino full-back believes coach Jose Peseiro has struck the right balance to ensure the team peak at the right time in their pursuit of a fourth African crown.
Broos stated this during a pre-match conference on Tuesday.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the CAF Player of the Year was a major doubt for the semi final match.
Nigeria has been at the last-four of the tournament 15 times, and has never failed to win a medal each time.
The lanky forward has been key to Nigeria’s progress in the Africa Cup of Nations championship in Cote d’Ivoire.
Wednesday’s game between the two teams will be the 15th clash between both countries at full international level.
The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 has taken the footballing world by storm with its unpredictability and surprising results. Unexpected outcomes have marked the tournament, and the recent elimination of the Moroccan national team, which was considered the top favorite to win the title, has provided the definitive argument.
The three-time champions will continue their preparations for the encounter in Abidjan on Sunday and Monday.
On Saturday, hosts Cote d’Ivoire came from a goal down to throw out Mali and emerge as third semi final qualifier.
Snatching the AFCON semi-finals spot, the Elephants squeezed past the wasteful Eagles who lost a penalty in the first half.
Mothobi Mvala scored the decisive kick to make it 2-1 on penalties and win South Africa a semi-final place.
He was at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium for Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Angola in the quarter-final match.
The Benue State-born player disclosed this at the post-match news conference on Friday in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.
The Minister of Information said this in a statement by his media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim, in Abuja on Saturday.
Lookman finished off a flying run down the left by winger Moses Simon, who skipped the challenge of defender Kialonda Gaspar to break free and then teed up his team mate for his third goal of the tournament.
Chancel Mbemba, Yoane Wissa and Arthur Masuaku scored the goals as the Congolese recovered from conceding an early penalty to secure victory and a semi-final berth for the first time since 2015.