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Nigeria's Super Eagles soar to AFCON final

Nigeria talisman Victor Osimhen (right) heads the ball during their semifinal match against South Africa.[CAF]

Nigeria, fueled by determination and resilience, stormed into the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Wednesday night after knocking out South Africa 4-2 on post-match penalties following a 1-1 draw during regular and extra time.

The win will see the Super Eagles return to the finals for the first time in a decade, marking their first appearance since their victorious campaign in 2013.

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