Nigeria and South Africa played to a 1-1 draw in a CAF World Cup Qualifier at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru equalized for Nigeria after Themba Zwane’s opener.
Nigeria vs. South Africa Final Score: Dele-Bashiru Cancels Out Zwane Strike in Lively CAF World Cup Qualifier
Author: Jonathan Burnett
Date: June 7, 2024
Nigeria and South Africa continued their trend of close matches with a 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria. Themba Zwane’s first-half goal for South Africa was canceled out by Fisayo Dele-Bashiru’s equalizer at the start of the second half.
Match Highlights:
- First Half: South Africa started brightly, nearly scoring with Tehobo Mokoena’s free-kick hitting the crossbar. Zwane then opened the scoring, dancing past three defenders to finish clinically. Khuliso Mudau and Elias Mokwana missed chances to extend the lead.
- Second Half: Dele-Bashiru scored just 37 seconds in, setting the tone for a half filled with chances. Nigeria dominated but were thwarted by South Africa’s goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and the woodwork. Late chances from Bright Osayi-Samuel, Samu Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, and Terem Moffi couldn’t find the net.
Statistics:
- Shots: Nigeria 15, South Africa 8
- Shots on Target: Nigeria 5, South Africa 4
- Possession: Nigeria 57%, South Africa 43%
- Passes: Nigeria 482, South Africa 368
- Corners: Both teams 3
- Fouls: Nigeria 8, South Africa 16
- Yellow Cards: Nigeria 1, South Africa 3
- Offsides: Nigeria 0, South Africa 11
Starting Lineups:
- Nigeria (4-4-2): Nwabali (GK), Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi (80′ Onyedika), Tanimu, Bassey, Dele-Bashiru (62′ Abdullahi), Ndidi, Iwobi, Lookman, Iheanacho (67′ Chukwueze), Onuanchu (80′ Moffi).
- South Africa (4-2-3-1): Williams (GK), Rayners (71′ Foster), Mudau, Ngezana, Modiba, Mokoena, Sithole, Mokwana (71′ Appollis), Zwane (88′ Aubaas), Mvala, Tau (81′ Morena).
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