Dutch football great, Ruud Gullit has tipped the Super Eagles to lift the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations trophy in South Africa.
Speaking in a post-match analysis, Gullit, who praised the Super Eagles for its victory over Mali, noted that the team has what it takes to lift the trophy.
Gullit said the team's confidence has reached a level that it is beginning to believe in itself so much that it would be hard to stop.
The former Dutch international footballer was particularly dazzled by Chelsea's John Mikel Obi's performance, which he noted was part of the reason the team did so well.
Gullit was also impressed with the team's runs that often got it behind the Malian defense without much problems.
Meanwhile, Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has praised the team spirit of his players which saw the Super Eagles defeat Eagles of Mali.
Speaking during a post-match conference, Keshi noted that the players' discipline, tactics and the conditions in camp were responsible for the victory.
"There was discipline in camp, the players were determined and so everything just fell into place. We thank God that we are in the final."
Asked what he thought would be outcome of the final on Sunday, Keshi smiled and replied that the team is still basking in the glory of getting to the finals but it would work hard and accept whatever result that comes to the team in the final on Sunday.
"We are happy to be in the finals. Whenwe play that match we will take whatever comes our way," Keshi said.
The former Super Eagles captain was full of joy after his much-criticised team made it to the final in style through the 4-1 drubbing.
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