Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football Federations (CAF), has confirmed that Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be attending the highly anticipated 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.
The showdown between Nigeria and hosts Cote d’Ivoire is scheduled to take place at the Alassanne Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday. The announcement came during Motsepe’s press conference at the Palace de la Culture in Trechville, Abidjan, where he also fielded questions about Africa’s potential bid to host the World Cup again.
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Motsepe expressed enthusiasm about Nigeria’s participation and hinted at discussing future bids with President Tinubu during the event. Notably, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima was present during the thrilling semi-final match where the Super Eagles secured victory over South Africa.
With the final set to kick off at 9 pm Nigerian time, anticipation is building as football fans eagerly await the clash between two African football powerhouses. President Tinubu’s attendance adds prestige to the event and underscores the significance of AFCON as a platform for continental unity and sporting excellence.
