After hosts Cote d’Ivoire sealed qualification for the AFCON final on Sunday to face Nigeria at the Olympic Stadium in Abidjan, defender Willy Boly said they were confident – but not arrogant.
Nigerian national team head coach Jose Peseiro was once again full of praise for Bafana Bafana after they had to go through the lottery of the penalty shootout, to eliminate their South African counterparts 4-2 in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) first semifinal.
Nigeria secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations final for the eighth time by triumphing in a tense semifinal showdown against South Africa, ultimately decided by penalties.
Nigerian national team head coach Jose Peseiro has made a bold statement that his team is ready and can win its fourth Africa Cup of Nations title during this 34th edition of the tournament.
As Bafana Bafana and Nigeria prepare to battle it out at the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first final spot this evening at Stade de la Paixin (Stadium of Peace) in Bouaké, the Premier Soccer League (PSL) talent will be on display yet again.
Nigeria have been labelled AFCON favourites, but former Tottenham Hotspur defender Sebastien Bassong has questioned whether The Super Eagles can keep up their hot streak.