Date: Friday 7th June, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo
Referee
Goal Scorer:
Nigeria
As mentioned, Nigeria are missing a few key players, with the most notable being Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, who will not feature in either of the side's qualifiers this month due to injury.
George raised a few eyebrows by opting not to call up Ahmed Musa and veteran defender Kenneth Omeruo for these qualifiers, while Nathan Tella requested to be excused due to personal reasons.
The Super Eagles head coach has called up NPFL rising stars Kenneth Igboke and Sodiq Ismael, along with Rizespor midfielder Ibrahim Olawoyin, all of whom are in line for selection.
Nigeria possible starting lineup:
Nwabali; Osayi-Samuel, Ajayi, Tanimu, Bassey; Ndidi, Onyedika; Lookman, Iwobi, Chukwueze; Boniface
South Africa
South Africa will have to make do without the services of an experienced defender as well in Grant Kekana, who was forced to leave the team's training camp after sustaining a hamstring injury.
In place of the centre-back, Broos has given the nod to Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango, while Orlando Pirates' Nkosinathi Sibisi and FCSB's Siyabonga Ngezana are also among the new additions to the squad.
Ronwen Williams, who saved an incredible four of five penalties against Cape Verde in the AFCON quarter-final, was flagged as an injury doubt but has travelled with the squad and is in contention to make the starting 11.
South Africa possible starting lineup:
Williams; Mobbie, Mvala, Ngezana, Modiba; Mokoena, Sithole; Tau, Zwane; Appollis; Rayners.
Prediction: Nigeria 1-1 South Africa
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