President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Tremendous Eagles for reaching the ultimate of the continued Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast after a 4-2 win over South Africa on Wednesday. PUNCH Sports activities Additional reviews.
In a pulsating encounter on the Stade de la Paix, Bouke and William Troost-Ekong put Nigeria forward from the penalty spot halfway by means of the second half after rampaging striker Victor Osimhen was introduced down within the penalty space, earlier than South Africa earned a spot. personal kick within the closing minute of the ninetieth minute after the Egyptian referee, Amin Omar, disallowed Osimhen's purpose following a VAR evaluate, and as an alternative awarded a penalty to South Africa after replays confirmed midfielder Alhassan Yusuf had fouled had made on Percy Tau.
Teboho Mokoena transformed from the spot within the ninetieth minute to ship the match right into a goalless interval of additional time, with Bafana Bafana defender Grant Kekana despatched off late on.
After dropping 5 of their earlier six semi-finals within the continental finals, the Eagles survived some nervous moments to e book a spot in Sunday's closing with a 4-2 win after Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties.
Reacting to the Eagles' victory, Tinubu congratulated the workforce on his official X-handle and inspired them to win the ultimate.
“From the southernmost cape of Africa to the plains of Mauritania and the coast of West Africa… You’ve all made us proud to be Nigerians! Go… Soar into the AFCON finals. Effectively completed, guys!” he tweeted.
The Labor Celebration presidential candidate on the final election, Peter Obi, additionally rolled up his sleeves to greet the workforce after their spectacular efficiency.
“In the present day (Wednesday) was one other victorious efficiency for Nigeria as our nationwide workforce, the Tremendous Eagles, confirmed nice combating spirit to defeat South Africa's Bafana Bafana and take Nigeria to the finals within the ongoing AFCON matches” , Obi wrote.
Additionally reacting to the victory, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated: “We did it!!!!
“So pleased with our Tremendous Eagles for locating that additional tenacity to persevere. From Nwabali with the in-match and penalty heroics to Ekong and Osimhen for taking the initiative to assist us rating within the match and to the silent hero, coach José Peseiro, everybody dug deep to present us this.
On to the ultimate and by God's grace the cup. For now, we will likely be enjoying Amapiano by @asakemusik for the remainder of the week.”
Dr. Peter Mbah, Governor of Enugu State, additionally took to social media to reward the workforce.
“Many congratulations Tremendous Eagles on qualifying for the finals of AFCON 2023,” he wrote.
“That was a wide ranging encounter, however by way of mentality and show you have been undoubtedly nice.
“Thanks for making us very proud and giving us all the most effective needs within the closing of the competitors. Our prayers are with you.
“Congratulations, Niger.”
Minister of Sports activities, Senator John Enoh, added: “My expensive Tremendous Eagles, at present you’ve gotten given each Nigerian compatriot a purpose to rejoice. All of us take our hats off to you. You’ve all proven us that the Nigerian spirit is a profitable spirit. You conquer the continent one match at a time. Bravo, heroes of our time!
“You set your objectives excessive and also you didn't cease. Hold rising and win the Africa Cup of Nations. On to the ultimate.”
