The Super Eagles of Nigeria is facing off against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast, in a crucial match for a final spot in the ongoing African Cup of Nations.
Nigeria’s performance in the AFCON has brought the Super Eagles within reach of the final as they strive to secure their fourth AFCON trophy, reports The PUNCH.
In the line-up against South Africa, the head coach, Jose Peseiro, only made one change in the squad that faced Angola, with Osayi-Samuel replacing Zaidu.
Egyptian referee Amin Mohamed Omar is officiating the match.
The Eagles line-up vs South Africa below:
23. Stanley Nwabali
5. Troost Ekong
6. Semi Ajayi
21. Calvin Bassey
2. Ola Aina
8. Frank Onyeka
17. Alex Iwobi
12. Osayi-Samuel
18. Ademola Lookman
15. Moses Simon
9. Victor Osimhen
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7′ Referee Amin Mohamed Omar sees the trip by Bright Osayi-Samuel (Nigeria) and doesn’t hesitate to blow his whistle.
5′ Ola Aina (Nigeria) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down, and he loses the ball. The ball is off of the pitch and it’s a goal kick for South Africa.
3′ Throw-in for Nigeria in their own half.
1′ The first half has just begun.
