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.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has continued to get some rave reviews and admiration from top coaches and officials at this 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, currently underway in Côte d’Ivoire.
Bafana Bafana go into their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Nigeria as distinct underdogs but with plenty of belief after a fairytale tournament run so far.