The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured a berth in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Ivory Coast.

Nigeria clinched a tense victory over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a penalty shootout during the semi-final clash at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Wednesday.

Ekong’s 65th-minute penalty kick gave Nigeria a 1-0 advantage against South Africa after Osimhen was fouled in the box, earning Nigeria a penalty in the 62nd minute.

However, Mokoena’s 87th-minute penalty for South Africa leveled the score at 1-1. Nigeria’s jubilation was short-lived as a VAR review disallowed their goal.

In a dramatic turn, Osimhen’s 83rd-minute goal was annulled by VAR, which instead awarded a penalty to South Africa.

Nigeria has now secured their spot in the final, while the outcome of the match between Ivory Coast and Congo will determine their opponent.

Meanwhile, South Africa will now gearing up for the third-place match.