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Nigeria and South Africa face off this Wednesday for a place in the CAN 2023 final (6 p.m.). Here is all the essential information on this match.
Without making any noise, Nigeria emerged over the days as one of the big favorites for this Africa Cup of Nations. José Peseiro has built an athletic team that is very difficult to play against, capable of closing spaces and stinging without necessarily shining with the ball. A team obviously enhanced by a superlative player, its superstar Victor Osimhen. The fact remains that the Super Eagles prepared for this match in vagueness since the Naples scorer is uncertain due to a small abdominal problem. It should nevertheless hold its place.
Nigeria should not underestimate South Africa, however. Without being cited by the bookmakers before the start of the tournament, Bafana Bafana proved their ability to trap the big names of the continent since they brought down Morocco, the overwhelming favorite after their epic run to the Cup semi-final. of the world.
The expected compositions
Nigeria : Nwabali – Ajayi, Troost-Ekong, Bassey – Aina, Onyeka, Iwobi, Sanusi – Simon, Lookman – Moffi.
South Africa : Williams – Mudau, Kekana, Mvala, Modiba – Mokoena, Sithole – Morena, Zwane, Tau – Makgopa.
Where to watch the game ?
This CAN 2023 semi-final between Nigeria and South Africa will be broadcast this Wednesday evening on beIN SPORTS 2, from 6 p.m. It will also be possible to watch it on the group’s streaming platform, beIN Connect.
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