Nigeria has earned a spot in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles secured their place by prevailing over South Africa in a penalty shootout during their semi-final clash on Wednesday.
The match concluded with a 1-1 scoreline after both regulation time and extra time. The first half was dominated by Bafana Bafana, with no goals scored. However, in the second half, Nigeria took the lead when Victor Osimhen was fouled inside the area, and William Troost-Ekong converted the penalty to put the Eagles ahead.
Late in the game, Alhassan Yusuf conceded a penalty, which Teboho Mokoena successfully converted. The final outcome was determined through a penalty shootout, where Jose Peseiro’s team emerged victorious with a 4-2 score.
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Now, the Super Eagles are set to face either Ivory Coast or DR Congo in the final on Sunday.