Nigeria Vs South Africa, a clash for a coveted spot in the final, the top defensive teams of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament go head-to-head.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has maintained an undefeated record in the tournament, securing four wins and one draw. Led by Jose Peseiro, their defense has been stellar, conceding only one goal throughout. Ademola Lookman’s brace propelled the Super Eagles to a round of 16 triumph against Cameroon. In a hard-fought quarter-final against Angola, Nigeria had to grind out a narrow victory to secure their spot in the semifinals.
Creating history since 2000, South Africa has reached the AFCON finals under Hugo Broos’ leadership. Their remarkable journey included a stunning victory over Morocco in the Round of 16. Notably, goalkeeper Ronwen Williams played a pivotal role, showcasing heroics in a quarter-final penalty shootout against Cape Verde, bringing the nation one step closer to clinching the AFCON title.
Match Schedule:
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
🕒 Kick-Off: 10:30 PM IST
📍 Location: Stade de Bouaké
Team Form:
🇳🇬 Nigeria (All Competitions): W-W-W-W-D
🇿🇦 South Africa (All Competitions): D-W-D-W-L
Where to watch Nigeria vs South Africa
Catch the Nigeria vs South Africa match on the following channels:
UK: BBC Two (Live coverage starts at 4:30 pm GMT), Sky Sports Main Event, and Premier League.
Africa: DSTV, Startimes, and NTA.
For live streaming, Sky subscribers can access the match through the Sky Go app. The game is also available for free streaming on the BBC Sport and iPlayer portals.
Nigeria vs South Africa team news
In team news, Jose Peseiro has opted for a 3-4-3 formation for Nigeria throughout their journey, with Ademola Lookman shining brightly, netting three crucial goals in the knockout stages.
Victor Osimhen was substituted late in the match against Angola due to a visible injury. However, post-match, he was seen walking freely away from the stadium.
Hugo Broos has established a consistent lineup for South Africa, featuring a defense exclusively composed of Mamelodi Sundowns players.
Following a goalless performance against Cape Verde, there’s a possibility that Hugo Broos might make adjustments to the team’s attack.
Nigeria vs South Africa prediction
With both teams showcasing exceptional defensive prowess in the tournament, it appears that a lone goal could be the decisive factor in this matchup.
The prediction is for Nigeria to secure the win in 90 minutes, Nigeria boasts of the strongest attacking trio in world football.
Nigeria Vs South Africa Head to head (h2h)
In their last encounter during the 2019 Cup of Nations quarter-finals, Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong sealed Nigeria’s victory with an 89th-minute winner, eliminating Bafana Bafana from the competition.
Nigeria wins: 7
South Africa wins: 2
Draws: 5
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