President Bola Tinubu will be present in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Nigeria and the host country, Cote d’Ivoire, according to Confederation of African Football Federations President, Patrice Motsepe.

In an Abidjan press conference on Friday, 9th February 2024, Motsepe expressed his excitement for Sunday’s final and revealed that President Tinubu would be among the attendees.

“I was told the President of Nigeria is coming. I was sitting next to the Vice President during the Nigeria-South Africa game. While I can’t show excitement when any nation scores, they said they could see my happiness. And yes, I am always happy,” he said.

Nigeria ought to submit a bid, he stated in response to the question of whether Africa might host the World Cup once more.

He said that he would have a conversation with President Tinubu about it on Sunday, 11th February 2024.

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“If you haven’t been to Lagos, you haven’t been to Africa. As President of 54 member Federations, I owe them all a duty, but I am proud of Nigeria,” he continued, voicing his respect for the country.

Vice President Kashim Shettima was there at the Super Eagles’ 4-2 penalty-filled victory over South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, 7th February 2024.

At 9 p.m. Nigerian time on Sunday, 11th February 2024, the AFCON final will begin.