In a thrilling encounter at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast, the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a spot in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals by defeating Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a 4-2 penalty shootout.
The pivotal moment of the match unfolded in the 67th minute when Captain William Troost-Ekong calmly converted a penalty, giving Nigeria a 1-0 lead. Although a VAR review disallowed a potential second goal by Victor Osimhen, South Africa seized the opportunity to level the score with a successful penalty from Teboho Mokoena.
As the game intensified into extra time, both teams created significant chances, with a red-carded tackle on Moffi at the edge of the box adding to the drama. The match ultimately concluded with a penalty shootout, where Nigeria emerged victorious with a 4-2 scoreline, propelled by crucial saves from goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
Nigeria’s resilience and determination throughout the AFCON journey have led them to the finals, where they will eagerly vie for the championship. The Super Eagles’ remarkable performance signals their quest for another AFCON trophy.
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