Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, will be attending the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final, the Confederation of African Football Federation, CAF President, Patrice Motsepe has said.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire will lock horns in the final of the competition at the Alassanne Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan, on Sunday.
Motsepe, had during his press conference on Friday at the Palace de la Culture in Trechville, Abidjan, was asked when Africa could host the World Cup again and he replied thus:
“Nigeria must put in a bid. The Nigerian president (Bola Tinubu) is coming to watch the final on Sunday. I will have a conversation with him about it.”
Vice President Kashim Shettima was in attendance when the Super Eagles defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties in the semi-finals on Wednesday.
The final showdown will kick off at 9 pm Nigerian time.
