Africa came to a standstill on Wednesday night when Bafana Bafana faced Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
After a scoreless first half, Nigeria broke the deadlock with Troost-Ekong's goal from the penalty spot in the 67th minute after Mosobi Mbala was adjudged to have fouled Victor Osimhen in the box.
After a dramatic video assistant referee check, South Africa were awarded a penalty in the 88th minute, which Teboho Mokoena converted.
Extra time will be needed to decide who advances to the final between Bafana and Nigeria. Follow all our live updates below.
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starting lineup
South Africa XI: Williams, Mudau, Kekana, Shulu, Mvara, Modiba, Sihor, Mokoena, Tau, Zwane, Makgopa.
Subs: Moswa, Goth, Morena, Moby, Sibisi, Monare, Apolis, Mashego, Adams, Repasa, Mayambela.
Nigeria XI: Nwabili, Ekong, Ajayi, Bassey, Osai-Samuel, Onyeka, Iwobi, Ola Aina, Lookman, Osimhen, Simon.
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Action is scheduled to begin at 19:00 suddenly. The match between Bafana and Nigeria will be broadcast live on SuperSport PSL and his SABC3.
You can also live stream the match if you don't have access to a TV screen. SABC+ (No subscription required).
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We are not afraid of Nigeria – Bruce
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“It's a similar situation to last week against Morocco. They are also a very good team with players who are playing in big teams in Europe,” Bafana head coach Hugo Bruce said. sowetan.
“So, for many people, I think Nigeria will be the favorites to win that match. But as we know in the world of football, the favorites don't always win. South Africa will be in the final for the first time in over 20 years. I think we are confident and motivated to move forward.
“We are not afraid of them. We know they have good players. We will try to do something. We know their defense is good, but the same can be said about Morocco. However, Bafana won. These are statistics that we have to be aware of, but that doesn't mean we are afraid of our opponents.”
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