Team Nigeria defeated the team South Africa and reached the final of the African Cup of Nations.
The main part of the match at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké ended with a score of 1:1. The South Africans responded to William Trost-Ekong’s goal (65th minute, penalty) with a precise shot from Teboho Mokoena (90th) from 11 meters. The winner was determined in the penalty shootout, in which the Nigerians were more accurate – 4:2. In extra time, the South African team remained in the minority: in the 116th minute, Grant Kekana received a direct red card.
In the final, the Nigerian national team will meet the winner of the confrontation between Ivory Coast and DR Congo
The African Cup of Nations is taking place in Ivory Coast and will end on February 11.
Africa Cup. Semi final
Nigeria – South Africa – 1:1 (0:0) (1:1)
Goals: Trost-Ekong, 65 years old (penalty). – Mokoena 90 (penalty).
Deletion: Kekanah, 116.
Source : MatchTV
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