Match Analysis: Nigeria vs South Africa
Nigeria vs South Africa ended 1-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
Full Time
Nigeria
W. Troost-Ekong67'
T. Moffi120+1'
K. Omeruo120+3'
O. Aina120+5'
W. Troost-Ekong120+7'
K. Ịheanachọ120+9'
1 - 1
Final score
MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
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KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Out: M. SimonIn: S. Chukwueze
NigeriaOut: A. IwobiIn: A. Yusuf
NigeriaW. Troost-EkongPenalty
NigeriaOut: T. ZwaneIn: Z. Lepasa
South AfricaOut: Siyanda XuluIn: M. Mayambela
South AfricaVictor OsimhenGoal cancelled
NigeriaT. MokoenaPenalty
South AfricaFrank OnyekaYellow Card
NigeriaOut: F. OnyekaIn: J. Aribo
NigeriaOut: A. LookmanIn: K. Ịheanachọ
NigeriaOut: V. OsimhenIn: T. Moffi
NigeriaTerem MoffiPenalty cancelled
NigeriaGrant KekanaRed Card
South AfricaOut: Z. LepasaIn: N. Sibisi
South AfricaWilliam Troost-EkongYellow Card
NigeriaT. MoffiPenalty
NigeriaOut: B. Osayi-SamuelIn: K. Omeruo
NigeriaT. MokoenaMissed Penalty
South AfricaK. OmeruoPenalty
NigeriaM. MayambelaPenalty
South AfricaO. AinaMissed Penalty
NigeriaE. MakgopaMissed Penalty
South AfricaW. Troost-EkongPenalty
NigeriaM. MvalaPenalty
South AfricaK. ỊheanachọPenalty
NigeriaTEAM DATA
Match statistics
NigeriaStatistic
South Africa
40%
Possession
60%
14
Total Shots
14
6
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
7
2
Blocked Shots
2
7
Shots Inside Box
7
7
Shots Outside Box
7
5
Corners
4
0
Offsides
1
22
Fouls
11
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
384
Total Passes
617
307
Accurate Passes
534
4
Goalkeeper Saves
5
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 1-1 South Africa with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Africa Cup of Nations.
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