Nigeria vs South Africa: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch Africa Cup of Nations semi-final
The Super Eagles will take on either Ivory Coast or DR Congo in the final
Nigeria vs South Africa – LIVE!
Kelechi Iheanacho converted the winning penalty as Nigeria held their nerve for a 4-2 shootout win over South Africa to reach the AFCON final. William Troost-Ekong’s spot-kick in normal time had looked like sending the Super Eagles through without further stress, particularly when Victor Osimhen turned the ball home with five minutes remaining.
That goal though was chalked off, and South Africa awarded a penalty of their own for a foul in the build-up. Teboho Mokoena converted to force extra time, and penalties followed.
Mokoena could not repeat the trick in the shootout and while Ola Aina blasted his penalty over the bar, Evidence Makgopa’s miss handed the advantage back to the Super Eagles. Iheanacho had the chance to win it, and did just that to set up a final against either Ivory Coast or DR Congo.
How to watch the Africa Cup of Nations match between Nigeria and South Africa, as well as kick-off time and team news.
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
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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Big weekend ahead
So, South Africa will face either Ivory Coast or DR Congo in the third-place play-off on Saturday. That match will kick off at 8pm.
And then a day later, it will be Nigeria taking on the winner of the second semi-final in the main event, with kick-off also at 8pm.
Clear those diaries…
Nigeria player ratings
Stanley Nwabali 8
Nigeria’s hero. On hand to make one impressive finger-tip save from Evidence Makgopa’s curling effort in the first half. Punched crosses clear, and was assured throughout. Saved from Mokoena and Makgopa in the shootout.
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Story of the shootout
Nigeria were never behind in the penalty shootout – they were never even level after the first spot-kick.
South Africa had the chance to level it up, when Aina blasted over, but Makgopa then followed it up with a miss of his own.
The winning spot-kick!
Kelechi Iheanacho the hero for Nigeria!
Nigeria one win away!
The Super Eagles take a giant step towards AFCON glory.
One. More. Win.
They will face either Ivory Coast or DR Congo in Sunday’s final.
South Africa, meanwhile, will take part in the third-place play-off.
NIGERIA ARE THROUGH TO THE AFCON FINAL!
Iheanacho… WINS IT!
Nigeria win the shootout 4-2 and they are through to the AFCON final.
GOAL! Nigeria 3-2 South Africa
Mvala keeps South Africa in it!
Nigeria will win the shootout if they score their next penalty though….
GOAL! Nigeria 3-1 South Africa
Troost-Ekong, Nigeria’s first-choice penalty taker.
And he converts! Nigeria are closing in on the final.
MISS! Nigeria 2-1 South Africa
But South Africa can’t level it up!
Makgopa with a weak penalty, easily saved.
MISS! Nigeria 2-1 South Africa
AINA CAN’T SCORE!
Nigeria lose their advantage, Aina blasts it over the bar.
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