AFCON 2023: Nigerians congratulate South Africa for bronze medal win against DR Congo

Nigerians congratulate South Africa for AFCON 2023: bronze medal win against DR Congo.

AFCON 2023: Nigerians congratulate South Africa for bronze medal win against DR Congo

Tosin Abayomi 23:45 - 10.02.2024

Nigerians congratulate South Africa for AFCON 2023: bronze medal win against DR Congo.

South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo met for the third-place match at Felix Houphouet Boigny stadium, and although though they were not playing for the AFCON trophy, football fervor was in the air.

Both teams gave their best on the field to win, and the match was a show of skill and tenacity.

South Africa defeats DR Congo on penalties

The game went into a penalty shootout to decide the winner after neither team was able to score any goals during the regulation period.

Nigerians congratulate South Africa for AFCON 2023:  bronze medal win against DR Congo.
Nigerians congratulate South Africa for AFCON 2023: bronze medal win against DR Congo.

DR Congo scored five in the penalty shootout, while South Africa scored six.

South Africa concluded the competition as the third-best team, bringing a conclusion to both sides' AFCON journeys.

South Africa was eliminated in the semi-finals against Nigeria and had to settle for third place.

Nigerians congratulate South Africa for AFCON 2023:  bronze medal win against DR Congo.
Nigerians congratulate South Africa for AFCON 2023: bronze medal win against DR Congo.

Cote d'Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo met in a match that the host nation won spectacularly 1-0 in the other semifinal.

Nigerians were pleased that South Africa won the bronze medal.

Following a month filled with suspense, thrills, and surprises, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire are now vying for the AFCON trophy.

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