2023 AFCON: Nana Aba, Yvonne Nelson, Other Ghanaian Celebs React As Nigeria Qualifies For Finals

2023 AFCON: Nana Aba, Yvonne Nelson, Other Ghanaian Celebs React As Nigeria Qualifies For Finals

  • A number of Ghanaian celebrities took to their various social media pages to share their thoughts on the game between Nigeria and South Africa, which saw the former advance to the finals of the 2023 AFCON
  • Some of these celebs include broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah, YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon, actress Yvonne Nelson and many others
  • They congratulated the Super Eagles for soaring into the finals, as some claimed to be half-Nigerian

After Nigeria beat South Africa on penalties and qualified for the finals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), many Ghanaian celebrities took to social media to share their thoughts on the game.

Meanwhile, Nigeria is set to meet Côte d'Ivoire at the finals of the 2023 AFCON on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

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Yvonne Nelson, Nana Aba Anamoah and Kwadwo Sheldon
Yvonne Nelson, Nana Aba Anamoah and Kwadwo Sheldon in photos, from left to right. Image Credit: @yvonnenelson, @thenanaaba and @kwadwosheldon
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Reactions from Ghanaian celebs

Below are reactions from some Ghanaian celebrities to Nigeria's victory

Actor Prince David Osei, seasoned broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah, actress Akuapem Poloo, famous Ghanaian YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon and many Ghanaian celebrities took to their various social media account to share their thoughts.

While some were excited that Nigeria made it to the finals of the 2023 AFCON, others were surprised that South Africa did not put up an exceptional performance in the penalty shootout after an exciting one in their game against Cape Verde.

@thenanaaba said:

Naija, cook the Ghanaians very well for me

@yvonnenelsongh said:

After ONE LOVE……

@DBLACKGH said:

Eiii South Africa

@thenanaaba said:

Super congrats to the Super Eagles for soaring into the finals. What a team. Such a great spirit. That’s how you play for your country unlike some piiippos

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Victor Boniface to return for AFCON 2023 final

Super Eagles star Victor Boniface revealed his starling plan to make it back to the last day of AFCON.

It was reported that the Bayer Leverkusen striker couldn't join the national team in the round-up tournament due to a broken leg he acquired during the Nigerians' training camp in Dubai.

In a call with his colleague Victor Osimhen, the Bayer striker revealed his plans to fly down to Cote d'Ivoire for the AFCON 2023 final match.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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