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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles for qualifying for the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Nigeria defeated her archrival, South Africa 4-2 on penalties in Bouake, Ivory Coast, on Wednesday evening to qualify for her ninth AFCON final.
Both sides could not be separated after 120 minutes of football as the regulation time ended 1-1.
Congratulating the team on reaching the AFCON final, Tinubu in a post on his X account said they have made Nigerians proud.
“From the Southernmost cape of Africa to the Plains of Mauritania and the coast of West Africa….
You have made us all Proud to be Nigerians!
“Go… Soar in the AFCON Finals
“Well done, boys!” the president wrote.