The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on a penalty, to clinch the final ticket at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
News Rider reports that the match played at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake in Cote d'Ivoire on Wednesday night, ended in a penalty after both teams exhausted the 120 minutes full and extra time.
As the match commenced, the South Africans dominated the play but were pulled back by Nigerians sterling performance as exhibited by Captain William Troost-Ekong.
Despite the wonderful performance by both teams, the first half ended in 0-0.
But during the second half, Troost-Ekong covered the gap and scored Eagles first goal after 67 minutes into the match.
Teboho Mokoena of South Africa also equalised from a 90th-minute spot-kick.
Nigeria goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, who plays for South African top-flight club, Chippa United saved the game.
The match was eventually decided on penalties, with Nigeria winning 4-2 after a hard-fought battle.
Nigeria will slug it out with host, Ivory Coast in Sunday’s final.
Recall that the Super Eagles beat Bafana Bafana (The Boys) 2-0 in a 2000 semi-final in Nigeria, 4-0 in a group match four years later in Tunisia and 2-1 in a 2019 quarter-final in Egypt.
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