Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has lauded the performance of the Super Eagles in their 4-2 penalty shootouts victory over South Africa in the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Recall that Nigeria defeated South Africa 4-2 via penalty shootouts in the last-4, thanks to Stanley Nwabali who saved two penalties.
The match had ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes.
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Reacting to the team’s victory, Sanwo-Olu via his official X handle, said that he’s so proud of the Super Eagles for finding that extra tenacity to push through to the final.
“So proud of our Super Eagles for finding that extra tenacity to push through. From Nwabali with the in-match and penalty heroics to Ekong to Osimhen for taking initiative to help us score in the match and to the silent hero, Coach, José Peseiro, everyone dug deep to give us this one.
“Off to the finals and by God’s grace the Cup. For now, we’re playing @asakemusik’s Amapiano for the rest of the week.”
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NFF should start thinking of how to give GENERAL PESEIRO a life CONTRACT..
He should be the super eagles coach till he dies please…