Follow the game live below.
COLLAGE: Stanley Nwabali of Nigeria (left) and Ronwen Williams of South Africa (right) (Pics Backpagepix)
This was Phakaaathi’s live reporting of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) semifinal clash between Nigeria and South Africa at Stade de la Paix.
The game was decided on the penalty shootout after it ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of football.
In the end, the Super Eagles won 4-2 on penalties.
⌚ FULL-TIME!
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2024
Nigeria wins it from the penalty spot! 💥#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | #NGRRSA pic.twitter.com/nATPdFA8TL
It ends 1-1 at the end of extra time …
Penalties we here come !!!!! #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AFCON2023 #BafanaPride— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) February 7, 2024 Read more
100’ Free kick to South Africa #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AFCON2023 #BafanaPride
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) February 7, 2024
TO EXTRA-TIME!
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2024
An additional 30 minutes to decide the winner here in Bouaké!#NGRRSA | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/P8yjqzmDw2
90' GOAAAL! Mokoena equalises for Bafana from the penalty spot! #NGRRSA #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023
— Phakaaathi (@Phakaaathi) February 7, 2024
74’
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) February 7, 2024
Substitutions for South Africa.
Out:
#5 Siyanda Xulu
#11 Themba Zwane
In:
#21 Mihlali Mayambela
#17 Zakhele Lepasa #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AFCON2023 #BafanaPride pic.twitter.com/MbIsBrnhWG
66' GOAAAL! Ekong puts Nigeria in the lead from the penalty spot! #NGRRSA #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023
— Phakaaathi (@Phakaaathi) February 7, 2024
60’ Score Update: Nigeria 🇳🇬 0-0 🇿🇦 South Africa #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AFCON2023 #BafanaPride
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) February 7, 2024
The first half in a picture. 📸⚔️#NGRRSA | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/OQZh9j5EPl
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2024
We love to see it traditional! 🤩
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2024
🇳🇬 @orange fan of the match has come prepared! ✅#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | #NGRRSA pic.twitter.com/bUjqzmQM60
HALF-TIME!
It’s still a deadlock in Bouake. 📍#NGRRSA | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/AU3u6tuqvD— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2024
38’ Makgopa’s shot is blocked by Nwabili and South Africa get a corner kick#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AFCON2023 #BafanaPride
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) February 7, 2024
Tactically Bafana Bafana came prepared!!!👊
— Kaitano Tembo (@4kaitano) February 7, 2024
30’ Score Update: Nigeria 🇳🇬 0-0 🇿🇦 South Africa #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AFCON2023 #BafanaPride
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) February 7, 2024
23’ free kick awarded to Nigeria #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AFCON2023 #BafanaPride
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) February 7, 2024
10’ Score Update: Nigeria 🇳🇬 0-0 🇿🇦 South Africa #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AFCON2023 #BafanaPride
— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) February 7, 2024
🚨 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊-𝐎𝐅𝐅!
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2024
🇳🇬 Nigeria 🆚 South Africa 🇿🇦
The game is ON! 🔥#NGRRSA | #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/yvk7kseoe7
Phambili nge ⚽️ , Nkqo Nkqo Nkqo, Bafana Bafana are here! ☄️🇿🇦#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 l @BafanaBafana pic.twitter.com/1KDwzgy19t
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2024
The calm before the semi-finals 🤩
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 7, 2024
Stade de la Paix perpared for another #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 night of magic! 🏟#NGRRSA pic.twitter.com/6RAoZDcY3K