South Africa's Bafana Bafana is poised to reignite their football rivalry with Nigeria's Super Eagles in the AFCON 2023 semi-final at Stade De Bouake, Cote d’Ivoire, on Feb. 7.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the history between these teams spans 15 competitive encounters since 1992, with the Super Eagles winning eight, Bafana Bafana claiming two victories and five draws. Bafana Bafana secured their semi-final spot for the first time since 2000, setting the stage for an intense clash. Meanwhile, Nigeria secured their place in the semi-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Angola.
The path to the semi-final was paved after South Africa triumphed over Cape Verde in a penalty shootout, with goalkeeper Ronwen Williams emerging as the hero by saving four spot-kicks. As both teams gear up for this pivotal match, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the ongoing AFCON tournament.
