Nigeria's forward #9 Victor Osimhen (C) and teammates celebrate the victory at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 semi-final football match between Nigeria and South Africa at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on February 7, 2024.
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Nigeria survive VAR drama to make final on pens

Three-time winners Nigeria were given a scare but reached the Africa Cup of Nations final after goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved two penalties in the shootout to guide his side to a 4-2 victory over South Africa following a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.
Feb 7, 2024, 11:23 pm - ESPN
NGANGA
Nigeria advances 4-2 on penaltiesPenalty Shootout
RSARSA
Terem Moffi#24 • Goal
1
Teboho MokoenaSaved • #4
Kenneth Omeruo#22 • Goal
2
Mihlali MayambelaGoal • #21
Ola Aina#2 • Saved
3
Evidence MakgopaSaved • #9
William Troost-Ekong#5 • Goal
4
Mothobi MvalaGoal • #14
Kelechi Iheanacho#14 • Goal
5

Match Timeline

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KOHTFTAET
RSARSA

Team Stats

NGA
RSA

40%

Possession

60%

6

Shots on Goal

5

14

Shots

14

22

Fouls Committed

11

2

Yellow Cards

0

0

Red Cards

1

5

Corners Won

4

4

Saves

5

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