A former Nigeria international believes the Africa Cup of Nations final against Cote d'Ivoire will be "easier" than the match against Bafana Bafana.
The Super Eagles needed penalties to overcome the South Africans in the semi-finals on Wednesday evening after it ended 1-1 in extra-time.
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Former Nigeria goalkeeper Idah Peterside says the Super Eagles' group-stage win over the Elephants proves the final will be easier than the semi-final.
"We all knew this (South Africa) was going to be our toughest game," Peterside told Channels Television, as per soccernet.ng
"The game against Ivory Coast will be easier than this because we have beaten them already in our group game.
"They (Ivory Coast) only survived by sheer luck to get here. I watched the game against Congo yesterday. They are not as good as we are.
"They just wobbled and fumbled into the final, and they will be under pressure. The final game will be so easy; I say it again, and we will win easily."
The final is scheduled to get underway at 22h00 on Sunday night at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara.
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