After a hard-fought victory over South Africa in the AFCON 2023 semi-final, numerous players with Nigerian roots extended their congratulations to the Super Eagles, as reported by Sportblog247.com.

William Troost-Ekong, the team captain, broke the deadlock in the second half with a penalty, while Stanley Nwabali emerged as the hero in the penalty shootout, saving two spot kicks and securing Nigeria’s spot in the final.

Players with Nigerian heritage, including Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, former Liverpool and Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, and ex-Chelsea players Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham, expressed their joy and urged the Super Eagles to clinch the championship.

Foreign-based players such as Bayern Munich’s Joshua Zirkzee, who plays for the Netherlands but has Nigerian roots, England U-23 international Noni Madueke, and Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji, also joined in the celebrations.

With a thrilling win, Nigeria is set to face Ivory Coast in the AFCON 2023 final at the Stade Olympique Allasane Ouattara on Sunday.