AFCON 2023: Stanley Nwabali Shows Off Dance Moves After Penalty Heroics Against South Africa, Video

• Nigeria squared off against South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
• Goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali was the hero on the night as the Super Eagles advanced
• The Chippa United shot-stopper showed off his dance moves following his penalty heroics

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast treated fans to another nail-biting encounter when the Super Eagles of Nigeria faced off against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana.

The highly anticipated fixture did live up to the lofty expectations many had set for it, with both sides having little to call between them.

When the Super Eagles thought they had sealed certain victory following a counter-attacking goal from forward, Victor Osimhen, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) came to the party, overturning the goal and awarding a penalty to Bafana Bafana, which Teboho Mokoena would subsequently convert for the equaliser.

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Both teams had little to separate them through extra time, and the game eventually went into penalties. Nigeria’s shot-stopper Stanley Nwabali would save two of the four spot kicks faced to seal a place for the three-time Cup of Nations winners in the final, in Abidjan.

Nonetheless, following his penalty heroics, the 27-year-old took to the dance floor to show some of his dancing moves.

Nwabali shows dance moves

As captured by Brila.net, the Chippa United goalkeeper, spurred on by his teammates' cheers, delighted them with a celebratory dance after the game.

Clearly euphoric as the cheers continued to pour out, the goalkeeper also showcased some impressive footwork.

The goalkeeper's celebratory dance mirrors the widespread sentiment felt by many Nigerians worldwide, who are visibly jubilant about the remarkable achievement of the team at the AFCON.

Nigeria, however, aims to surmount their final challenge of the tournament as they face off against the host nation and former group phase opponent, Ivory Coast, at the Stade Alassane Ouattara on February 11th.

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Nwabali shines bright for Nigeria

Sports Brief in another report stated Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, shone through for the Super Eagles during the pulsating clash against South Africa.

The 27-year-old showcased his prowess by skilfully thwarting the barrage of attacks launched by Bafana Bafana throughout the encounter.

Nwabali’s talent once again came to the forefront during the penalty shootouts, where he impressively saved two out of the four spot-kicks he faced.