Nigeria vs. South Africa Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Nigeria vs. South Africa

Nigeria’s remarkable journey in the Africa Cup of Nations positions them on the brink of the final, requiring victory over South Africa in the upcoming Wednesday semi-final clash at Stade de la Paix.

The Super Eagles secured their fourth successive shutout against Angola in the previous match, advancing to the semi-finals, whereas Bafana Bafana relied on Ronwen Williams’ stellar performance to overcome Cape Verde in the quarter-finals.

Despite Jose Peseiro’s squad securing another win without conceding against Angola, the Super Eagles displayed signs of accumulated fatigue in the quarter-finals, with several players appearing to struggle in the 1-0 victory.

Nigeria vs. South Africa

Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen were notably affected, and Frank Onyeka sustained an injury leading to his substitution against Palancas Negras.

Nevertheless, Ademola Lookman has emerged as a standout performer for the Super Eagles at AFCON 2023, adding a third goal to his tally during the quarter-finals. This achievement places him among the elite, as the fourth Nigerian to score three or more goals in the knockout stages of a single edition, alongside Odion Ighalo in 2019 (four), Jay-Jay Okocha in 2004 (three), and Rashidi Yekini in 1994 (three).

What to remember – Nigeria vs. South Africa

Not only did Nigeria enjoy an additional day of rest before the Wednesday clash against South Africa in Bouake, but they also smoothly progressed through the knockout rounds without requiring extra time or penalties.

This gives Peseiro’s team a subtle physical advantage in the semi-finals, enhancing their chances of advancing to the competition’s final.

Betting tip for Nigeria vs. South Africa

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be less than 3.5 goals in this match.