Afcon 2023: South Africa vs. Nigeria
To day Afcon 2023: South Africa vs. NigeriaNigerian attacker Victor Osimhen has been cleared to play for his team’s assault against South Africa following a concern involving stomach discomfort.
The Napoli dangerman is one of the key players for Jose Peseiro’s team, so this news is quite encouraging for the West Africans.
The Nigerian team consists of the following players: Ahmed Musa, Joe Aribo, Frank Onyeka, Moses Simon, Alhassan Yusuf, Raphael Onyedika, Stanley Nwabali, Francis Uzoho, Kenneth Omeruo, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Chidozie Awaziem, Calvin Bassey, Bruno Onyemaechi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ola Aina, Zaidu Sanusi, Alhassan Yusuf, Raphael Onyedika, Joe Aribo, Frank Onyeka, Moses Simon, Ahmed Musa, Alex Iwobi, Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze, Terem Moffi, Ademola Lookman, Paul Onuachu
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When Bafana Bafana plays Nigeria at Bouake, Thapelo Maseko will not be involved.
The Mamelodi Sundowns player strained his hamstring.
Team South Africa: Ronwen Williams, Veli Mothwa, Ricardo Goss, Sydney Mobbie, Grant Kekana, Terence Mashego, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Aubrey Modiba, Siyanda Xulu, Mothobi Mvala, Khuliso Mudau, Teboho Mokoena Siphephelo Sithole, Jayden Adams, Thabang Monare, Thapelo Maseko, Thapelo Morena, Themba Zwane, Zakhele Lepasa, Oswin Appollis, Mihlali Mayambela, Percy Tau, Evidence Makgopa
PREVIEW OF THE MATCH
Nigeria has shown flashes of dominance during this competition, defeating Cameroon and Angola in the knockout stage after advancing from the group stage with two victories and one goal allowed.
Thanks to his three goals in five games thus far, Ademola Lookman has emerged as one of the Super Eagles’ standout players in Cote d’Ivoire.
Apart from the Atalanta star, Jose Peseiro boasts an outstanding core of seasoned players, including Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi, and William Troost-Ekong.
“This matchup between two excellent teams is going to be fantastic. Aina informed the media, “Myself and my teammates are ready for this task.
Despite having an abundance of attacking potential in their team, Nigeria faltered in the group stage and settled for a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea.
They improved in the elimination round, winning a thrilling match to defeat Cameroon 2-0 before defeating Angola by a narrow 1-0 margin in the quarterfinals.
For the first time ever, South Africa had kept four straight clean sheets at the Africa Cup of Nations (W2 D2). This is more than they had in all 21 of their prior competitive games.
Goalie Ronwen Williams, nevertheless, anticipates a challenging matchup with the three-time African kings.
He remarked, “The back four has been amazing throughout the tournament, but the attackers and midfielders have played well.”
“We’re excited for the game against Nigeria, even though we know it will be extremely difficult.”
After a high turnover early in the campaign, South Africa had six shots at the 2023 Afcon; only Egypt had more (seven), and only Morocco (nine) had more direct attacks than Bafana Bafana (eight).
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