Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has maintained his team is still a work in progress even after it thrashed Mali 4-1 on Wednesday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final.

"We're just growing, I'm still building," said Keshi after the Super Eagles flew past Mali at Moses Mabhida Stadium in this port city.

"There is a lot of talent and potential in this team, but it will take time for us to be a real team."