FOOTBALL fans in Cote d’Ivoire on Friday, celebrated the victory of Super Eagles over giant-killers , Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarter-final duel of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan.
By the victory, the Super Eagles are through to the semi-finals of the AFCON.
The lone goal came through an assist by Moses Simon who slipped a lovely pass to Ademola Lookman, who banged in a shot from close range in the 41st minute.
Some fans who spoke to NAN said they were very pleased with the performance of the Super Eagles, and would love Nigeria to meet hosts Cote d’Ivoire in the final.
Tony Seaman and Zulu Mochoko said they felt very excited about the victory, adding that Nigeria would be the final victors of the tournament.
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“We feel very happy! Nigeria is going to take the cup. Nobody else but Nigeria, and we are rooting for Cote d’Ivoire to face Nigeria in the final.”
For Seyi Dada-Martins, another fan, the game was fantastic. “It was a great performance with a mix of good attacking abilities from the Super Eagles. I feel like Nigeria is going all the way, really. A Nigeria vs Cote d’Ivoire final will be brilliant,” he said.
Another fan, Segun Adekeye, said: “We are the best. I am very happy today, and we showed that we were not the mates of the Angolans. A Nigeria/Cote d’Ivoire final is what I am looking forward to, now,” he said.
Other Ivorian fans joined in the celebration as they also wished for a Nigeria v Cote d’Ivoire final.
Marie Sopie said: “We love Osimhen. He is the best player, and I hope Nigeria goes to the final and takes the cup,” she said.
Buokuze Kousso said even though he is Ivorian, he is very happy that Nigeria won.
NAN also reports that Nigeria will face the winner of Saturday’s quarter-final between Cape Verde and South Africa for a place in the final. The tournament which began on January 13 in Cote d’Ivoire will end on February 11. (NAN)
