Super Eagles Advance to AFCON Semi-Finals After Thrilling Victory
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a dramatic victory in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations, booking their place in the semi-finals with a stunning comeback from two goals down.
The match, played before a sold-out crowd, saw Nigeria equalise in the 87th minute before scoring the winner deep into extra time. Fans across the country erupted in celebrations as the final whistle blew.
Coach Finidi George praised his squad’s fighting spirit and said the team is ready to go all the way in the tournament. “We never give up. That is the Nigerian spirit,” he told reporters.