AFCON 2023: Super Eagles Pledge to Win Title in Honor of Fans Who Tragically Passed Away

• The Super Eagles players have vowed to honour their fans with the AFCON title
• Four supporters tragically passed away while watching their semi-final clash
• Nigeria will tackle hosts Ivory Coast in the AFCON final in Abidjan on Sunday

The Super Eagles players have vowed to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations for the fans who tragically passed on while watching their semi-final clash against South Africa.

On Wednesday, former Nigerian lawmaker Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, Deputy Bursar at Kwara State University, Ayuba Abdullahi, Chief Executive Officer of Groupe Auto Promotion, Osondu Nwoye, and a National Youth Service Corp member identified as Samuel all passed on watching the game.

According to Complete Sports, Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa made this promise while the team observed a one-minute silence for the departed fans during the team’s meeting on Thursday.

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“There is nothing we can do, the families of the deceased need our support right now and Insha Allah on Sunday we will lift the trophy for them.“

Nigeria will play hosts Ivory Coast in the final on Sunday, February 11, as the Super Eagles bid to win their fourth AFCON trophy after successes in 1980, 1994, and 2013.

Osayi warns Ivory Coast before final

Meanwhile, Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has warned Ivory Coast to expect a difficult game against Nigeria in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, Daily Post reports.

Samuel stated that it is extremely difficult for opponents to break down Jose Peseiro's team, and he is expected to play in his first major final for the Super Eagles against the Elephants.

The Fenerbahce defender started Nigeria’s semi-final clash against South Africa and could be preferred to Porto’s left-back Zaidu Sanusi for the final.

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Nwabali misses Super Eagles training

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Super Eagles' first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was conspicuously missing in action in Nigeria’s training session on Thursday, February 8.

The 27-year-old goalie saved two out of four penalties as Nigeria defeated Bafana Bafana to progress to their first AFCON final in over a decade to become the team’s hero.

A report from a source in the Super Eagles camp confirmed that the Chippa United goalkeeper was resting, but he is expected to be in action for his country in the last round.