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Nigeria vs South Africa match stats & report

1–1 After penalties

Africa Cup of Nations · Semi-finals · Stade de Bouaké, Bouaké · Ref Amin Omar

Nigeria stats & fixtures · South Africa stats & fixtures

Nigeria drew with South Africa 1–1 in the Africa Cup of Nations (Semi-finals) on 7 February 2024. South Africa had 60% of the ball.

Nigeria vs South Africa match statistics

NigeriaSouth Africa

Goals and cards

  1. 67' Penalty scored W. Troost-Ekong Nigeria
  2. 90' Penalty scored T. Mokoena South Africa
  3. 101' Yellow card F. Onyeka Nigeria
  4. 115' Red card G. Kekana South Africa
  5. 120' Yellow card W. Troost-Ekong Nigeria

Penalty shoot-out: 4–2

The Ghost's call

The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.

Team news & lineups

Nigeria

Confirmed 3-4-3 José Peseiro

Bench S. Chukwueze , A. Yusuf , Joe Aribo , K. Ịheanachọ , T. Moffi , Kenneth Omeruo , F. Uzoho , Chidozie Awaziem , R. Onyedika , S. Onyemaechi , A. Musa , P. Onuachu

South Africa

Confirmed 5-4-1 H. Broos

Bench Zakhele Lepasa , M. Mayambela , N. Sibisi , N. Mobbie , R. Goss , O. Appollis , T. Mashego , Thabang Monare , V. Mothwa , T. Morena , J. Adams

Form guide

Nigeria at home

6–2–0 in 8 matches

Scored
2.3 per game
Conceded
0.6 per game
Clean sheets
4 / 8
Corners
4.2 per game
Shots on target
6.0 per game

11% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.

Based on 8 matches — treat these numbers lightly.

South Africa away

3–3–2 in 8 matches

Scored
1.4 per game
Conceded
0.9 per game
Clean sheets
3 / 8
Corners
5.6 per game
Shots on target
5.0 per game

27% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.

Based on 8 matches — treat these numbers lightly.

Nigeria vs South Africa head-to-head

DateMatchScore
Nigeria v South Africa 2–1
South Africa v Nigeria 1–1
Nigeria v South Africa 0–2

Only 3 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.

The full Nigeria vs South Africa head-to-head record