Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has vowed to play Asake’s Amapiano through the week to celebrate the Super Eagles’ victory against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’ivoire.
Sanwo-Olu made this disclosure in his congratulatory message posted on his X, after Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties on Wednesday night.
He specifically lauded Stanley Nwabali, Troost-Ekong, Victor Osimhen, and Coach José Peseiro for their impressive contributions.
While expressing optimism that the Super Eagles will win the trophy at final, this Governor said Amapiano, a song by popular Nigerian singer, Asake will be his music for the rest of the
He wrote, “We did it!!!! So proud of our Super Eagles for finding that extra tenacity to push through. From Nwabali with the in-match and penalty heroics to Ekong to Osimhen for taking initiative to help us score in the match and to the silent hero, Coach.
“José Peseiro, everyone dug deep to give us this one.
“Off to the finals and by God’s grace the Cup. For now, we’re playing @asakemusik ‘s Amapiano for the rest of the week.”
Nigeria sealed their place in the Africa Cup of Nations final after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory against South Africa on Wednesday.
There was a stunning end to normal time as Nigeria led 1-0 and thought they’d scored a second before VAR cancelled Victor Osihmen goal and awarded South Africa a penalty.
Teboho Mokoena scored to send the game into extra time but Nigeria recovered to claim victory on penalties.
Man of the Match, goalkeeper Bobo Nwabali saved two goals to help Nigeria beat South Africa 4-2 on penalties and reach the final of AFCON.
They will now meet Ivory Coast in the final on Sunday.
