In Summary

• This is the first AfCON final for the Super Eagles in 11 years.
• The Super Eagles scored four of their penalties while Bafana Bafana missed two of theirs.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the final of the African Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa in Wednesday’s semi-final clash.

The match was decided on penalties after 120 minutes of football ended 1-1.

The Super Eagles scored four of their penalties while Bafana Bafana missed two of theirs.

This is the first Afcon final for the Super Eagles in 11 years.

Nigerian citizens residing in South Africa fear they could face hostility from their hosts if Super Eagles defeat Bafana Bafana at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake.

Insecurity in South Africa

Concerned about safety Nigeria  nationals in South Africa, were raised the Nigerian High Commission on Monday issued an advisory.

“The attention of the Nigeria High Commission in Pretoria has been drawn to potentially inflammatory online comments made by a section of South African citizens against Nigerians living in the host country,” the High Commission said in a statement.