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How VP Shettima celebrated victory against S’Africa with Super Eagles in Cote d’Ivore
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has celebrated with the Super Eagles after victory over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 semi-final in Cote d’Ivore.
The match played on Wednesday finished 1-1 after extra time and the three-time champions will face hosts Ivory Coast or the Democratic Republic of Congo, who meet later, in the final on Sunday.
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Both regular-time goals also came from penalties with captain William Troost-Ekong scoring after 67 minutes for Nigeria and Teboho Mokoena equalised from a 90th-minute spot-kick.
Before the commencement of the match, the vice president was sent by President Bola Tinubu to boost the morale of the players.
After Nigeria’s victory, an elated Vice President Shettima visited the Super Eagles in the dressing room to congratulate them on a victory that has caused celebrations nationwide.
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