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

Stanley Nwabali

Ola Aina

Calvin Bassey

Semi Ajayi

William Troost-Ekong

Bright Osayi-Samuel

Frank Onyeka

Alex Iwobi

Moses Simon

Ademola Lookman

Victor Osimhen

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.