With the stage set for a showdown between the Nigerian Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), veteran actress Patience Ozokwo has rallied behind the national football team, expressing her unwavering support.
In a heartfelt message conveyed via her Instagram handle, Ozokwo extended her best wishes to the Super Eagles, emphasizing the importance of their hard work paying off. “All the best @ng_supereagles. Praying and hoping that all your hard work pays off,” the seasoned actress expressed.
The Super Eagles, fresh from a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Angola in the quarter-finals, are now gearing up to face a formidable South African side, who secured their spot in the semi-finals with a tense 2-1 penalty shootout triumph over Cape Verde.
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With tensions mounting and anticipation building, the high-stakes match is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday at 6 pm, promising an electrifying encounter on the football pitch.