Nigeria vs South Africa

CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Semi-finals 7 Feb 2024, 17:00
Nigeria
Nigeria
2–1
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
South Africa
South Africa
🏟 Stade de Bouaké (Stade de la Paix) (Bouaké) 👤 Amin Omar Round Semi-finals

Match report

Nigeria edged past South Africa 2-1 in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Semi-finals on 7 February 2024. The game was goalless at the break before all 3 goals arrived after half-time.

South Africa dominated possession with 60% of the ball, while Nigeria had 14 shots to South Africa's 14.

G. Kekana was sent off in the 115th minute.

The match was played at Stade de Bouaké (Stade de la Paix) (Bouaké), with Amin Omar in charge.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 40% - 60% Shots 14 - 14 On target 6 - 5 Corners 5 - 4 Fouls 22 - 11 Red cards 1 Yellow cards 2
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Player of the match
Ronwen Williams
South Africa · 5 saves
8 Khuliso Mudau captained the side
8 Percy Tau captained the side
7 William Troost-Ekong 1 goal
7 Teboho Mokoena 1 goal
First half vs second half
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 10–14 4–0
Shots On Goal 5–5 1–0
Ball Possession 39–61 —
Corners 4–3 1–1
Attacks 98–82 6–7
Match statistics
17 Throw In 20
8 Free Kick 17
8 Goal Kick 6
1 Penalty 1
6 Substitution 3
104 Attacks 89
61 Dangerous Attacks 32
3 On Target 5
5 Off Target 8
14 Shots Total 14
6 Shots On Goal 5
6 Shots Off Goal 7
2 Shots Blocked 2
7 Shots Inside Box 7
7 Shots Outside Box 7
22 Fouls 11
5 Corners 4
0 Offsides 1
40% Ball Possession 60%
2 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 1
4 Saves 5
382 Passes Total 616
307 Passes Accurate 533
Line-ups 3-4-3  vs  5-4-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Nigeria · 3-4-3
23 S. Nwabali
6 S. Ajayi 5 W. Troost-Ekong 21 C. Bassey
12 B. Osayi-Samuel 8 F. Onyeka 17 A. Iwobi 2 O. Aina
15 M. Simon 9 V. Osimhen 18 A. Lookman
South Africa · 5-4-1
1 R. Williams
20 K. Mudau 18 G. Kekana 5 S. Xulu 14 M. Mvala 6 A. Modiba
10 P. Tau 4 T. Mokoena 13 S. Sithole 11 T. Zwane
9 E. Makgopa
Nigeria
Coach
José Peseiro
Substitutes
  • 4 Alhassan Yusuf
  • 11 Samuel Chukwueze
  • 10 Joe Aribo
  • 14 Kelechi Iheanacho
  • 24 Terem Moffi
  • 22 Kenneth Omeruo
  • 1 Francis Uzoho
  • 16 Olorunleke Ojo
  • 13 Bruno Onyemaechi
  • 20 Chidozie Awaziem
  • 25 Raphael Onyedika
  • 7 Ahmed Musa
South Africa
Coach
H. Broos
Substitutes
  • 21 Mihlali Mayambela
  • 17 Zakhele Lepasa
  • 19 Nkosinathi Sibisi
  • 16 Veli Mothwa
  • 22 Ricardo Goss
  • 2 Nyiko Mobbie
  • 3 Terrence Mashego
  • 15 Thabang Monare
  • 7 Oswin Appollis
  • 8 Jayden Adams
  • 23 Thapelo Morena
Substitutions
  • 62' ↑ S. Chukwueze ↓ M. Simon Nigeria
  • 63' ↑ A. Yusuf ↓ A. Iwobi Nigeria
  • 75' ↑ Z. Lepasa ↓ T. Zwane South Africa
  • 76' ↑ M. Mayambela ↓ Siyanda Xulu South Africa
  • 102' ↑ J. Aribo ↓ F. Onyeka Nigeria
  • 102' ↑ K. Ịheanachọ ↓ A. Lookman Nigeria
  • 110' ↑ T. Moffi ↓ V. Osimhen Nigeria
  • 117' ↑ N. Sibisi ↓ Z. Lepasa South Africa
  • 120+2' ↑ K. Omeruo ↓ B. Osayi-Samuel Nigeria
Cards
  • 115' G. Kekana South Africa
  • 101' F. Onyeka Nigeria
  • 120' W. Troost-Ekong Nigeria
Head-to-head
Nigeria 1 2 draws 0 South Africa
2025-09-09 South Africa vs Nigeria 1 - 1
2024-06-07 Nigeria vs South Africa 1 - 1
2024-02-07 Nigeria vs South Africa 2 - 1
Recent form
Nigeria D D L W W
South Africa D W L D D
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Nigeria vs South Africa?
Nigeria won 2-1 against South Africa on 7 February 2024.
Who won Nigeria vs South Africa?
Nigeria won the match 2-1.
Where was Nigeria vs South Africa played?
The match was played at Stade de Bouaké (Stade de la Paix) (Bouaké).
Who had more possession in Nigeria vs South Africa?
South Africa had 60% of possession, compared to 40% for the other side.