At the half-hour mark, on February 7, the CAN 2023 semi-final between Nigeria and South Africa is very close.
18:46 – Mvala almost cost South Africa dearly (45th)
On the corner, the Bafana Bafana defender did not monitor Victor Osimhen well. The Napoli striker’s header ended up hitting Williams’ post.
18:42 – Nigeria raises its head at the end of the first period (44th)
Once again, the revolt comes from Iwobi. Well offset by her partner, Aina decided to cross, but an opponent prevented her. It’s a corner.
18:40 – South Africa creates the biggest situation of this game (39th)
After a long ball, Tau put it backwards on Makgopa. The Bafana Bafana striker rolls his attempt perfectly but Nwabili makes a nice horizontal shot to deflect the ball for a corner. The latter didn’t give anything, but it’s getting closer for South Africa!
18:38 – The Super Eagles finally react in this Nigeria – South Africa (38th)
After good work on the left side by Moses, Iwobi was found at the entrance to the penalty area. The ex-Arsenal player’s shot landed straight into Williams’ hands.
18:37 – Nwabili keeps Nigeria in this CAN 2023 semi-final (36th)
The Super Eagles have often lost the ball in the center of the field for several minutes. On a quick transition, Tau pushed the leather too far. The Nigerian goalkeeper anticipated well.
18:34 – Osayi-Samuel concedes a corner in this Nigeria – South Africa (35th)
The Super Eagles defender cleared a deep pass out of bounds. On the corner kick, Sithole regained the ball but without danger.
18:34 – Osayi-Samuel concedes a corner in this Nigeria – South Africa (35th)
The Super Eagles defender cleared a deep pass out of bounds. On the corner kick, Sithole regained the ball but without danger.
18:33 – It’s the refreshment break (32nd)
The two coaches pass on their instructions. The Super Eagles coach is annoyed by this first half hour.
18:30 – Tau brings danger to Nigeria’s goal (29th)
South Africa is having a good time. At the end of a confused action, the Bafana Bafana player crushed his shot too much. Nwabili shouts at his partners.
18:27 – Mokoena delayed too long in this Nigeria – South Africa (27th)
After a good one-two on the right side, the Bafana Bafana player projected himself thirty meters. On the other hand, he had a moment of doubt when serving Makgopa.
18:25 – Ajayi missed his header (25th)
The Super Eagles central defender was found near the penalty spot. He was unable to get the ball back to Osimhen. The Napoli striker was alone five meters from the goal.
18:24 – Bassey got a good free kick (23rd)
After a good ball catch, the central defender forced Makgopa to commit a foul 30 meters from the goal guarded by Williams.
18:20 – Nigeria shows patience in this CAN 2023 semi-final (22nd)
Lookman tries to position himself between the two lines of five opposing players to thwart the South African plans. For the moment, Bafana Bafana are not in danger.