Super Eagles defeated South Africa 4-2 via a penalty shootout in the last 4, thanks to Stanley Nwabali who saved two penalties.
The full-time and extra time of the highly tense semifinal clash ended in a 1-1 draw, following two second-half spot-kick goals from both sides.
Nigerians, Super Eagles supporters, politicians, influencers and football experts, have since then taken to social media to react to the Super Eagles’ 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, victory in the semi-final encounter on Wednesday.
“On a lighter note, with the way my chest was pounding, may we not experience heartbreak at this age o.”
In the same vein, Nigerian Singer, Yemi Alade took to her X page, to express her joy over this victory “Super Eagles have given us something to be happy about …THIS ONE SWEET ME TOO MUCH
