President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to jet off to Abidjan to witness the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 final between Nigeria's Super Eagles and hosts, the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire. The announcement came from the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, during a media conference in Abidjan.
The Super Eagles secured their spot in the final after a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout victory against South Africa. The showdown is scheduled to take place at the Alassanne Ouattara Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, kicking off at 9 pm Nigeria time on Sunday.
In an intriguing twist, Motsepe revealed that he plans to discuss the possibility of Nigeria bidding to host the FIFA World Cup again with President Tinubu during his visit. This unexpected diplomatic connection between football and politics adds a unique layer to the upcoming final. Stay tuned for in-depth coverage of this intersection between sports and political leadership
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