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Flashback to Nigeria’s 4-0 victory in 2000 AFCON semi-final against South Africa

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Flashback to Nigeria’s 4-0 victory in 2000 AFCON semi-final against South Africa
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As Super Eagles of Nigeria engage their South Africa counterpart to cross into the semi-final stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

Our Sports Reporter Samuel  Osasenaga takes a look at the rivalry that has always reared its head when these two footballing nations clash and the expectations.

Millions of football fans worldwide will be glued to their television sets or any other devices by which they will watch the Nigeria-South Africa football epic.

For sure, sports lovers believe the face-off will be an exhilarating showdown as it always turns out when the Super Eagles lock horns with South Africa’s Bafana Bafana.

Both teams hold an end to the ticket that will ride them into the finals but which of them will snatch it?

The titanic semi-final clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations will kick off to schedule Wednesday, February 7th at 6 pm Nigerian time at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake, Ivory Coast.

Both countries will be showcasing their finest players.

Nigeria’s lineup will boast of stars like Ademola Lookman, reigning CAF Africa Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali, and Alex Iwobi.

At the same time, South Africa will parade the likes of Percy Tau, Themba Zwane, Teboho Mokoena, and Rowen Williams.

To arrive at this juncture, both teams took unexpected tension-soaking and most times heart-stopping routes.  Nigeria secured their spot by finishing second in Group A, before moving forward to overcome Cameroon and Angola as they flew across the football pitch.

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, after finishing runners-up in Group E woke up to a stunning display of football artistry by brushing Morocco and Cape Verde aside to reach their first AFCON semi-final in 24 years.

But, fortunes seem to favour the Super Eagles of Nigeria whose historical encounters show they have trounced South Africa eight times in 15 encounters over the years.

South Africa will not be waiting to be sent packing as they are expected to fight to secure the limelight in the finals.

For both teams, their players and supporters know what is at stake and anticipation is sky-high for another captivating clash reminiscent of Nigeria’s 4-0 victory in the 2000 AFCON.

Though both countries will meet again for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the scores must first be settled in Wednesday’s showdown as all eyes will be keenly watching the ease and flow of the ball, the passes, the misses, the intrigues of play, the races across the field, the display of skills and the spectacular calculations leading to the victory goal or goals.

It promises to be an intense battle between the two titans with great defensive powerhouses looking forward to being in the spotlight at the February 11 finals.

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