Nigeria’s Super Eagles have entered the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON 2023 final after defeating South Africa on penalties.
The Super Eagles were victorious 4-2 on penalties following a gripping 1-1 draw over 120 minutes in the Ivorian city of Bouake.
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Goalkeeping heroes Stanley Nwabali and Ronwen Williams took center stage at the Stade de la Paix.
Both men made athletic saves throughout the game to keep their teams level. However, the tie was defined by their penalty shootout exploits.
Nwabali emerged triumphant, saving two spot-kicks to break South African hearts.
The Super Eagles capitalized on Williams’ misfortune to progress to the final.
They will face hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday, hoping to capture their fourth African AFCON title.
