Legendary Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand celebrated Nigeria’s win against South Africa in the semi-final of the AFCON 2023.

After a thrilling 1-1 draw in regulation time, the Eagles triumphed 4-2 on penalties with Stanley Nwabali making two saves.

The South Africans had to play the final minutes of the second half extra time with 10 men after Grant Kekana was sent off for fouling Terem Moffi who was goal bound.

Reacting to the hard fought win, Ferdinand posted a photo of himself holding a Nigerian old jersey on his X handle.

The Eagles will be back in action on Sunday when they will take on hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the final.

It will be a repeat of their group stage clash which Jose Peseiro’s men won 1-0.

The Ivorians edged DR Congo 1-0 in the second semi-final to make their first AFCON final appearance since 2015.

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