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Stanley Nwabali was Nigerias hero in the penalty shootout against South Africa as his two saves helped the Super Eagles progress to the AFCON final.

He recalled, In 1994, I played against Ivory Coast and we defeated them on penalties. They are full of pride and they came with full confidence. After full time the match went into extra time, subsequently, they dragged us into a penalty shootout which we eventually won. Ivory Coast doesn’t have that golden era again. After our era, they had another great generation. Players like Drogba, Yahaya and Kolou Toure, Salomon Kalou, etc. They are no longer there.

A man from South Africa said he does not know if he should be happy or not after Nigeria defeated his country. He had placed bet that Nigeria would win.

When teams face off in Afcon, it’s a superiority battle that seeks to settle these disputes.

We have outdone ourselves in the ugliness stakes lately if the 'tragic statements' between Dirco and the Nigerian High Commission are anything to go by.

A brief look on some of the youngest managers to win the AFCON title. Legit.ng's listicle ranks the top five, with Fae having the potential to join them.

The deputy Bursar, Kwara State University (KWASU), Ayuba Olaitan Abdullahi, died on Wednesday night, while watching the tension-soaked semi final match between Nigeria and South Africa in the ongoing AFCON competition.

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates legend Jabu Mahlangu has come to defence of Bafana Bafana and coach Hugo Broos following their semi-final exit in the AFCON.

Kelechi Makwe, who deals in sports wear, said that he was not going to depend on APL to watch the AFCON or any other match.

Fashionable: Over the years, soccer has become more than just kicking a ball. It has become a lifestyle and that can be seen in the changing fashion