Match Analysis: Nigeria vs South Africa
Nigeria vs South Africa ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
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KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Lebo MothibaYellow Card
South AfricaSamuel ChukwuezeNormal Goal
NigeriaAhmed MusaYellow Card
NigeriaThulani HlatshwayoYellow Card
South AfricaOut: Thembinkosi LorchIn: Themba Zwane
South AfricaPercy TauYellow Card
South AfricaBongani ZunguNormal Goal
South AfricaThamsanqa MkhizeYellow Card
South AfricaOut: Ahmed MusaIn: Moses Simon
NigeriaOut: Lebo MothibaIn: Lars Veldwijk
South AfricaWilliam Troost-EkongMoses Simon
NigeriaOut: Alex IwobiIn: Leon Balogun
NigeriaTEAM DATA
Match statistics
NigeriaStatistic
South Africa
38%
Possession
62%
11
Total Shots
5
4
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Blocked Shots
1
7
Shots Inside Box
3
4
Shots Outside Box
2
6
Corners
1
0
Offsides
1
22
Fouls
19
1
Yellow Cards
4
306
Total Passes
495
222
Accurate Passes
403
1
Goalkeeper Saves
2
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
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PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
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MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Nigeria vs South Africa match analysis
Review Nigeria 2-1 South Africa with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Africa Cup of Nations.
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