That's big. Bafana will face Nigeria in the Afcon 2023 semi-final on Wednesday at 7pm.
Ahead of the match, former international Jabu Mahlangu backed Evidence Makgopa.
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AFCON 2023: Nigeria VS Bafana Bafana
As confirmed last week, Nigeria defeated Angola 1-0 in the quarter-finals to book their place in the last four.
Bafana then defeated Morocco 2-0. As a result, it has been confirmed that the semi-final will be played between South Africa and Nigeria on Wednesday at 7pm.
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Evidence magopa support
Former Bafana attacker Jabu Mahlangu expressed his feelings on social media this week, saying he feels Makgopa doesn't get the recognition he deserves.
“I know we want the striker to score, but [Makgopa] He's really contributing and working on the movement of allowing. [Themba Zwane] and [Teboho Mokoena] To line my pocket,” Mahlangu posted on his social media account. goal.
“[Against Cape Verde], the team remained technically and tactically disciplined. they played very well. Yes, we want to dominate the game, but that's football.
“Sometimes you're forced to sit back and wait for that opportunity, but I think we've done that very well in this tournament in terms of fighting back and persevering,” Mahlangu concluded. I attached it.
safety warning
Meanwhile, the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria called on Nigerians to remain safe before and after the match.
Nigerians are being urged to avoid provocative behavior before and after the match and to choose carefully where they watch the match against Bafana.
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The match will be broadcast live on SABC 1 and SuperSport 202 from the Stade Bouake.
The last meeting between South Africa and Nigeria was at Afcon 2019, where the Super Eagles won 2-1.
Additionally, Bafana's last appearance in the Afcon semi-finals was in 2000, when they lost 2-0 to Nigeria.
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