By Halimah Olamide
The Nigerian President Bola Tinubu had assured the Confederation of African Football that he will personally be in Abidjan Cote D’ Ivorie to watch the final match between Super Eagles and the Ivorian national team.
The Nigerian super Eagles qualified for the final match on Wednesday after defeating South Africa on penalties.
The president of the Confederation of African Football Federations, CAF, Patrice Motsepe, has revealed during press conference on Friday.
During his press conference on Friday at the Palace de la Culture in Trechville, Abidjan, Motsepe was asked when Africa could host the World Cup again.
The South African business mogul replied: “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.”
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima was in attendance when the Super Eagles defeated South Africa 4-2 on penalties in the semi-finals on Wednesday.