We’re down to the last four in Ivory Coast, as Nigeria face defensively imperious South Africa at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Wednesday, with a place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final up for grabs.
The Super Eagles will enter their encounter with Bafana Bafana boasting a rich vein of form. They are yet to lose in this year's AFCON, with two victories and a draw in the group stage backed up with defeats of Cameroon and Angola in the knockout stages.
South Africa, on the other hand, progressed to the last four following a breathless penalty shootout in which goalkeeper Ronwen Williams saved four of Cape Verde's five spot-kicks. Before that, they recorded an impressive upset win, beating Morocco 2-0 in the Round of 16.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Nigeria vs South Africa kick-off time
| Date: | Wednesday, February 7, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 12 pm ET/9 am PT |
| Venue: | Stade de la Paix |
Nigeria vs South Africa is scheduled for a 12 pm ET kick-off on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. The match will take place at Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast.
How to watch Nigeria vs South Africa online - TV channels & live streams
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Team news & squads
Nigeria team news
The road to the AFCON 2023 final has become a whole lot tougher for the Super Eagles. Star striker Victor Osimhen did not travel with Nigeria to Bouake on Monday, making him unlikely to start their semi-final encounter against South Africa on Wednesday. A team statement stated that he could yet be released to fly on Tuesday if he passes a late medical check.
If the African Footballer of the Year can't recover in time for the game against South Africa, head coach Jose Peseiro more than likely would opt for Paul Onuachu to start in place of Osimhen, and he is expected to be flanked by the in-form Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon as forwards in Peseiro's 3-4-2-1.
Nigeria possible XI: Nwabali; Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Bassey; Aina, Onyeka, Iwobi, Sanusi; Simon, Lookman; Onuachu
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Uzoho, Ojo, Nwabali |
| Defenders: | Aina, Sanusi, Troost-Ekong, Ajayi, Osayi-Samuel, Onyemaechi, Awaziem, Bassey, Omeruo |
| Midfielders: | Onyeka, Aribo, Iwobi, Onyedika |
| Forwards: | Musa, Osimhen, Chukwueze, Iheanacho, Simon, Lookman, Onuachu, Moffi |
South Africa team news
South Africa will be without the services of Thapelo Maseko for the game against Nigeria after he picked up a hamstring injury in the quarterfinal.
Hugo Broos has found a settled lineup when it comes to his side's defence. All of his defenders come from Mamelodi Sundowns, and that chemistry has worked wonders for Bafana Bafana. They have not conceded a goal since their opening-day defeat to Mali, recording clean sheets against Namibia, Tunisia, Morocco, and Cape Verde.
South Africa possible XI: Williams; Mudau, Kekana, Mvala, Modiba; Mokoena, Sithole; Morena, Zwane, Tau; Makgopa
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Williams, Mothwa, Goss |
| Defenders: | Mobbie, Mashego, Xulu, Modiba, Mvala, Kekana, Sibisi, Mudau, Xoki |
| Midfielders: | Mokoena, Adams, Maseko, Sithole, Monare, Morena, Mthethwa |
| Forwards: | Appollis, Makgopa, Tau, Zwane, Lepasa, Mayambela, Mokwana |
Head-to-Head Record
This will be the fourth encounter between Nigeria and South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations, with the Super Eagles winning the past three games with an aggregate score of 8-1.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 10/07/19 | Nigeria 2-1 South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 17/11/18 | South Africa 1-1 Nigeria | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification |
| 10/06/17 | Nigeria 0-2 South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification |
| 29/03/15 | South Africa 1-1 Nigeria | International Friendly |
| 19/11/14 | Nigeria 2-2 South Africa | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification |