Lionel Messi shares glance of approval with Kaizer Chiefs product that has Amakhosi fans gushing
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Nigerians are still in the mood for celebration after qualifying for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast.
The Super Eagles defeated South Africa on penalties after the entire duration of the game, plus extra time, ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jose Peseiro's side went on to win the game 4-2 on penalties, with Stanley Nwabali being the hero for the Super Eagles as he saved two out of Bafana Bafana's four spot-kicks.
In a video shared on social media, Nigerians, still in their celebratory mood, were spotted trooping to Nwabili's father's house after his penalty heroics against the South African national team.
Lionel Messi shares glance of approval with Kaizer Chiefs product that has Amakhosi fans gushing
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The actions of Nigerian football fans stirred different reactions on social media.
@olukunle28 said:
"This is the kind of a people we are. We put behind the hardship, tension and the insecurity during the sport that unites us. O Allah, save our country and grant us unprecedented eternal ease."
@Talk2Smiles said:
"This is who we are. People who are united and proud of being a Nigerian, not what our horrible politicians make us."
@okere_fisayo said:
"Just imagining how final will be when we finally collect that #AFCON2023 trophy 🏆."
@Yung_klemzy said:
"Nigerians are just too funny and joyous"
seun_dreams said:
"What more can a father want, pride go don finish me if I’m the father😊🤸🏾♂️"
godella_house_of_events said:
"Just imagining the kind of happiness that would fill his heart. May our Children make us proud."
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FootballSports Brief previously reported that Super Eagles legend Sunday Oliseh has hailed Nwabali as Nigeria’s new hero after his performance against Bafana Bafana.
The former Lobi Stars goalkeeper was named the Man of the Match after the game due to performance.