The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the final of the #AFCON2023 tournament, defeating South Africa 4-2 in a penalty shootout!
The game had so much nerve, but it was Nigeria that emerged tops in a much-pressured game to book their spot in the final.
🌍 | 🇳🇬 Nigeria (4) 1–1 (2) South Africa 🇿🇦
- Shots (on target): 14 (6) – 14 (5)
- Big chances: 3 – 2
- Possession: 40% – 60%
- Touches in opp. box: 24 – 21
After drama in injury time, when Osimhen’s goal was cancelled and Mokoena equalised via the penalty spot, this #AFCON2023 semifinal went to the penalty shootout, which was won by the Super Eagles!
William Troost-Ekong put Nigeria into the lead from the penalty spot midway through the second half, before South Africa earned a spot-kick of their own in the final minute of the 90 and it was converted by Teboho Mokoena.
South Africa lost defender Grant Kekana to a red card in extra time as Nigeria put them under constant pressure, and then lost their nerve too in the shootout as Nwabali saved from Mokoena and Evidence Makgopa.
The Super Eagles will take on the winner of the second semi-final between hosts Ivory Coast and DR Congo in the final on Sunday, 11 February.Bafana Bafana will play the loser of the second semi-final in the third-place playoff 24 hours earlier.
