The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the
Semi-finals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations, AFCON.
Nigeria beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in a tightly contested match
that brought out the best we’ve seen in the Super Eagles so-far in this
tournament.
Emmanuel Emenike unleashed a powerful shot from a free kick
to put Nigeria in front before Newcastle United player Chiek Tiote who was
unmarked in Nigeria’s 18-yard box scored the equalizer.
Sunday Mba might have done enough to earn himself a foreign
club as the Warri Wolves midfielder scored Nigeria’s winner after his deflected
shot beat the Elephants’ goalkeeper.
An unexpected win for Nigeria whose performance had been far
from impressive in the tournament saw the players who gave their all rejoicing
at the blast of the final whistle.
Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi said as he rejoiced
facing a camera, “T.B.Joshua, I love you.” Whatever that meant, Onazi.
T.B. Joshua is a Nigerian prophet known for his prophecies;
maybe he got this point on too.
Congratulations Nigeria!
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