Nigeria and South Africa are set to lock horns on as they slug it out for a place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). 

This will, however, be the fourth encounter between both sides in the AFCON, with the Super Eagles winning the previous three games with an aggregate score of 8-1.

So far, both sides have had an impressive run to the semi-final – though with Nigeria edging South Africa as the Super Eagles remain unbeaten while Bafana Bafana suffered an early loss against Mali.

Going into the game, the Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro made only one change to his starting line up against South Africa with Bright Osayi-Samuel replacing Zaidu Sanusi who is ruled out of the clash due to a knock.

The Portuguese gaffer maintained faith with his 3-4-3 formation with impressive Stanley Nwabali in goal; William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi and Calvin Bassey in defence.

Right at the middle of the park, Alex Iwobi, Frank Onyeka, Osayi-Samuel and Ola Aina make up the cast.

While in attack Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman will be looking to get in the goals for the Super Eagles.

Nigeria XI vs South Africa:

Stanley Nwabali, William Troost-Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Ola Aina, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, Moses Simon and Ademola Lookman.