Nigeria edge Bafana Bafana to reach Cup of Nations semis
William Troost-Ekong's late winner sent Nigeria through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after a tense 2-1 victory over South Africa in Cairo.
Samuel Chukwueze put Nigeria ahead in the first half before Bongani Zungu levelled on 70 minutes with a looping header, awarded after a VAR review, but Troost-Ekong struck a minute from time at a corner to set up a last-four meeting with Algeria or Ivory Coast.
I am personally proud of @BafanaBafana - thank you boys for showing South Africa we can fight. We’ve come far from my famous speech I won’t on this occasion recall.
— Minister of Transport |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) July 10, 2019
On behalf of me, myself and I - thank you for being better - we could certainly been the best- but, nisebenzile pic.twitter.com/imifCDyI5V
Here’s a summary of the game #NGARSA #TotalAFCON19 pic.twitter.com/AwnFO6pNKe
— Donovan Goliath (@DonovanGoliath) July 10, 2019
Watch: Though the pressure of carrying the hopes & expectations of a nation is heavy, we remain proud because @BafanaBafana took the challenge with great strides. You played a spirited game & left your hearts on that field. May you continue to improve & grow stronger 🇿🇦#RSANGA pic.twitter.com/7s1nzRqwFV
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) July 10, 2019
Congratulations to the Super Eagles on a well-deserved victory over South Africa, tonight. You represent the resilient and indomitable Nigerian spirit. Two more victories, and the coveted Trophy will come home to us. All Nigerians are looking forward eagerly.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) July 10, 2019