Nigeria was a bit tired when it came to a penalty shootout with South Africa but still managed to win and advance to the 2023 AFCON Africa Cup of Nations against Ivory Coast, beating DR Congo 1-0.
Nigeria was a bit tired when it came to a penalty shootout with South Africa but still managed to win and advance to the 2023 AFCON Africa Cup of Nations against tournament host Ivory Coast , beating DR Congo 1-0 in 90 minutes
Yesterday’s first playoff game, Nigeria vs. South Africa, with the Emerald Eagles taking the lead in the 67th minute from a shot by William Trust-Ekong, and there was drama in the last minute when Victor Osimhe. N scored 2-0, but it appeared that the referee had checked VAR and canceled the goal and retroactively awarded a penalty to South Africa instead, which Teboho Mokoena scored to equalize 1-1, ending the 90 minutes. Draw result
In overtime, South Africa were down to 10 men when Grant Kekana made the final cut and was sent off with a red card in the 115th minute.
As for the decisive penalty shootout, even though Nigeria had a missed shot from Ola Aina, South Africa’s side made more mistakes. In the end, Nigeria won 4-2 on penalties.
Later, Ivory Coast played against another dark horse, DR Congo. As a result, the host สมัคร ufabet team won with a close enough chance 1-0 thanks to a goal from Sebastian Allaire, an important striker from D.O. Borussia Dortmund in the 65th minute
This Saturday, Feb. 10, is the third place match between South Africa and DR Congo, then Sunday, Feb. 11, is Nigeria’s final against Ivory Coast.
Nigeria have been champions of the tournament three times, but haven’t won since the last title in 2013. Hosts Ivory Coast are champions twice, in 1992 and 2015.