PRESIDENT of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their semifinal victory over South Africa at the ongoing African Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria advanced to the final of the tournament after beating Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties after playing 1-1 at the end of normal time and 30 minutes extra time.
Congratulating the Super Eagles of Nigeria, who hold the record for the highest number of appearances at the AFCON semifinals, PBAT said, in an update on his official X handle Wednesday night, “From the southernmost cape of Africa to the plains of Mauritania and the coast of West Africa, you have made us all Proud to be Nigerians!
"Go…Soar in the AFCON Finals. Well done, boys!”
On Sunday, February 11, 2024, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, who last won the AFCON title in 2013, will play host nation, Ivory Coast in the final, which also last won the AFCON in 2015.
