BREAKING: Super Eagles Starting XI Against South Africa

• The Super Eagles' first XI that would battle with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa has been released
• Zaidu Sanusi, the left-wingback of the Super Eagles, is not in the squad following the injury sustained earlier
• The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa will be renewing their rivalry on Wednesday at the semi-final of the 2023 AFCON in Cote d'Ivoire

In today’s AFCON 2023 semi-final match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Nigeria’s left-wingback Zaidu Sanusi will miss the game due to injury.

The Eagles’ defence will feature Bright Osayi-Samuel and Ola Aina, forming a robust five-man lineup to combat South Africa’s offensive prowess, The Nation reported.

Lineup

1. Stanley Nwabali
2. Ola Aina
3. Calvin Bassey
4. Semi Ajayi
5. William Troost-Ekong
6. Bright Osayi-Samuel
7. Frank Onyeka
8. Alex Iwobi
9. Moses Simon
10. Ademola Lookman
11. Victor Osimhen

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What you should know about Nigeria vs South Africa

In the AFCON 2023, the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bafana Bafana of South Africa have demonstrated defensive strength, with each maintaining four clean sheets, Trust Radio reported.

However, it is pertinent to note that Nigeria has not conceded any goal since its draw against Equatorial Guinea at the competition's opening. In contrast, South Africa conceded in their third match at the group stage.

At the same time, the clean sheet of the Super Eagles was down on the calmness and astuteness of Stanley Nabali, the Super Eagles goalkeeper, and the team's rock-solid and water-tight defence.

The Bafana Bafana of South Africa majorly relies on the heroics of its goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, who put up a great skill during their encounter with Cape Verde when he saved four penalties.

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The Super Eagles' attack also appears superior. Although its talisman Victor Osimhen has not been scoring as expected, his overall contribution has created goals.

Source: Legit.ng