The Nigerian government have promised to reward the Super Eagles of Nigeria for making the nation proud following their AFCON semifinal victory over South Africa at the Bouate Stadium in Cote D'Ivoire.
In a report confirmed by the Super Eagles media team, Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima Mustapha GCON, who was live at the Bouate Stadium to watch the Super Eagles trade tackles with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, made this known while meeting with the players and coaching staff in the dressing room after the match.
Also in the Vice President's contingent were high-ranking football administrators in Nigeria such as NFF president Mohammed Guasu, former NFF president and FIFA official Amaju Pinnick, and other top dignitaries.
The high-powered delegation representing the Nigerian government lauded the spirited performance of the Super Eagles, thanking the players and coaching staff for a standout campaign in the continental showpiece.
Nigeria edged out the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a tightly-contested AFCON semifinal clash at the Bouate Stadium to set up a 2023 AFCON final showdown against tournament's hosts Ivory Coast, who edged out DR Congo to reach the final.
It was a breathtaking clash between the Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana. The first half ended barren with the Bafana Bafana dominating proceedings. In the second half, the dynamics of the game changed as the Super Eagles returned to gears with a more spirited performance.
After promising offensives, Nigeria finally broke the deadlock after Osimhen won a penalty for Nigeria. Captain William-Troost Ekong converted it, wrong-footing Renwon Williams to give the Super Eagles the lead.
A few minutes before the end of regulation time, Victor Osimhen scored a tap-in at the back post after a Nigeria counter to double the lead and seal the win. However, the goal was chalked off after VAR confirmed Alhassan fouled South Africa player Tau in Nigeria's penalty area in the build-up to the goal.
A penalty was awarded to South Africa and Mokeona converted it to peg down the Super Eagles from 2-0 up to a dramatic 1-1 draw. It ended squares at the end of regulation time with the game dragged into extra time and then penalties where Nigeria won 4-2 to qualify for the final.
In a report confirmed by the Super Eagles media team, Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima Mustapha GCON, who was live at the Bouate Stadium to watch the Super Eagles trade tackles with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, made this known while meeting with the players and coaching staff in the dressing room after the match.
Also in the Vice President's contingent were high-ranking football administrators in Nigeria such as NFF president Mohammed Guasu, former NFF president and FIFA official Amaju Pinnick, and other top dignitaries.
The high-powered delegation representing the Nigerian government lauded the spirited performance of the Super Eagles, thanking the players and coaching staff for a standout campaign in the continental showpiece.
Nigeria edged out the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in a tightly-contested AFCON semifinal clash at the Bouate Stadium to set up a 2023 AFCON final showdown against tournament's hosts Ivory Coast, who edged out DR Congo to reach the final.
It was a breathtaking clash between the Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana. The first half ended barren with the Bafana Bafana dominating proceedings. In the second half, the dynamics of the game changed as the Super Eagles returned to gears with a more spirited performance.
After promising offensives, Nigeria finally broke the deadlock after Osimhen won a penalty for Nigeria. Captain William-Troost Ekong converted it, wrong-footing Renwon Williams to give the Super Eagles the lead.
A few minutes before the end of regulation time, Victor Osimhen scored a tap-in at the back post after a Nigeria counter to double the lead and seal the win. However, the goal was chalked off after VAR confirmed Alhassan fouled South Africa player Tau in Nigeria's penalty area in the build-up to the goal.
A penalty was awarded to South Africa and Mokeona converted it to peg down the Super Eagles from 2-0 up to a dramatic 1-1 draw. It ended squares at the end of regulation time with the game dragged into extra time and then penalties where Nigeria won 4-2 to qualify for the final.