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How Nigeria edged past South Africa to reach the AFCON final

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

Penalty Shootout

Nigeria
South Africa
Terem Moffi
Pen 1
Teboho Mokoena
Kenneth Omeruo
Pen 2
Mihlali Mayambela
Ola Aina
Pen 3
Evidence Makgopa
William Troost-Ekong
Pen 4
Mothobi Mvala
Kelechi Iheanacho
Pen 5

Match Timeline

Nigeria
South Africa
  • KO
  • HT
  • 62
  • 63
  • 67
  • 75
  • 76
  • 90
  • FT
  • 102
  • 101
  • 105+1
  • 110
  • 115
  • 117
  • 120
  • 120+2
  • ET FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Nigeria 1(4), South Africa 1(2).
120'
Penalty Shootout ends, Nigeria 1(4), South Africa 1(2).
120'
Goal! Nigeria 1(4), South Africa 1(2). Kelechi Iheanacho (Nigeria) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Match Stats
NGARSA
Possession
39.5%
60.539.5
60.5%
Shots on Goal
6
5
Shot Attempts
14
14
Yellow Cards
2
0
Corner Kicks
5
4
Saves
4
5