Nigeria vs. South Africa AFCON Semifinal: Nail-Biting Showdown Ends in Dramatic Draw”
In a gripping encounter, Nigeria and South Africa battled to a thrilling 1-1 draw in the AFCON semifinal showdown. Here’s a rundown of the intense match:
- First Half: The match kicked off with both teams showing promising attacking moves. Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen had an early chance, but the South African defense stood firm. As the half progressed, both sides created opportunities, but solid defensive play kept the score level at halftime.
- Second Half: The action intensified in the second half, with Nigeria taking the lead through a penalty converted by Ekong in the 65th minute. However, South Africa responded quickly with Mokoena converting a penalty in the 87th minute to level the score at 1-1.
- Extra Time: With the score tied, the match entered extra time. Both teams continued to push for a winner, but solid goalkeeping and determined defending kept the scoreline unchanged.
- Final Whistle: After a pulsating 120 minutes of football, the match ended in a 1-1 draw, setting the stage for a tense penalty shootout to determine the finalist.
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