“We should be proud as Africans and the next one will be even better,” Mr Motsepe said.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat South Africa in the penalty shootout on Wednesday to reach the final of this year’s tournament.
Nwabali was the architect of South Africa’s downfall against Nigeria in their AFCON semi-final clash on Wednesday.
The final match will take place at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpé on Sunday, February 11, 2023.
The match was decided via penalty shootout.
On Monday night, the Nigerian contingents travelled to Bouake for the crucial match against South Africa, but Osimhen could not make the trip.
Osimhen will stay put in Abidjan, where the team has been based since the tournament began more than three weeks ago.
Vitoria joined a growing list of coaches who have lost their jobs following disappointing outings at the AFCON
Côte d’Ivoire will now face DR Congo, who defeated Guinea 3-1 in their quarter-final match, for a place in the final of this year’s tournament.
Ademola Lookman scored the only goal of the game.
