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.
10:15 - 10.02.2024
AFCON 2023: Nigerians rejoice as President Tinubu set to watch Super Eagles vs Cote d’Ivoire
Nigerians get ready to lift AFCON 2023 as President Tinubu set to watch the Super Eagles vs Cote d’Ivoire.
Both teams gave their best on the field to win, and the match was a show of skill and tenacity.
11:50 - 08.02.2024
Stanley Nwabali: Super Eagles goalkeeper named Man of the Match, hails teammates for penalty AFCON heroics against South Africa
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali named Man of the Match hails teammates for penalty AFCON heroics against South Africa.
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.
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.
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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