The Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals will feature Nigeria against South Africa and Ivory Coast against Democratic Republic of Congo. Nigeria's Victor Osimhen was initially unable to travel due to abdominal discomfort but has been cleared to join the team. South Africa's Bafana Bafana are showing strong defensive play and speed in their strategy against Nigeria. The match is poised for an intense second half as both teams strive for victory.
HT: Nigeria 0-0 South Africa. Not a very good half for the Super Eagles. Bafana using speed and balls over the top to try to catch the Nigeria D out of shape. Worked well and brought them close to a goal. Peseiro needs to make adjustments. If fit, Zaidu should come on #NGARSA
I must confess this is by far the best Bafana I've seen since 96 their passing game is on some top level our back five is on point ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐โฝ๐ฟ๐ฆ Bafana Bafana Percy Tau #AFCON2023 https://t.co/vFJsiIlVIX
Bafana Bafanaโs plan is the most basic of strategies. Sit deep, absorb the pressure in these opening minutes and break with speed or the long ball in behind #NGARSA #AFCON2023
Bafana have not threatened at all, and the way they are playing, it looks like if they are going to get a goal, the only way it happens will be from a setpiece #NGARSA #AFCON2023
We are UNDERWAY in the first semi-final of #AFCON2023! Nigeria face South Africa in a huge tie. Follow all the action here ๐ https://t.co/pF0Q80Btkv https://t.co/pF0Q80Btkv
SOUTH AFRICA BRING THE VIBES, arrive in style for AFCON semifinal. ๐ฟ๐ฆ Itโs their first in 24 years but no nerves detected; Bafana Bafana are ready. ๐ช ๐น @BafanaBafana https://t.co/0vCc3O52Jw
We said we would ROAR! Touch down at Stade De La Paix de Bouakรฉ. Semi-final time! #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 #AfCON2023 #BafanaPride https://t.co/pSoGTMRr8w
As Nigeria and South Africa prepare to face off in an African football semi-final, thereโs no contest for whoโs already won in the bond market https://t.co/bSJ7JZSXA6
The Springboks and @Vodacom Bulls have both voiced their support for Bafana Bafana ahead of the Afcon semi-final against Nigeria on Wednesday night. https://t.co/exAm26sVFA
One goal in five games for Victor Osimhen at AFCON isn't reflective of his performances. He has been operating at the highest levels for Nigeria -- it's just the goals that are missing. โฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธ https://t.co/O6aYLNqwbG
Skipper Marcell Coetzee and fellow back-row bruiser Elrigh Louw have been rated among the most powerful players in the @Vodacom Bulls squad by their teammates. https://t.co/9k7OS5wdz9
UPDATE: Victor Osimhen has been cleared to travel and will join the team in Bouake. But the clearance is only for travel. Will still need to be observed and will only play if cleared by team medical staff #AfCON2023 #NGARSA
The semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations will take place on Wednesday after four teams were sent home at the weekend. South Africa will take on Nigeria, while Ivory Coast will face Democratic Republic of Congo https://t.co/a8MMEk13lg
With just four teams remaining in the Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria aims to solidify their frontrunner status, while Ivory Coast seeks to continue their dramatic comeback in Wednesday's semi-finals https://t.co/ZR7sgtx9Zg
Nigeria have traveled to Bouake ahead of Wednesday's semifinal without Victor Osimhen. The forward is down with an abdominal discomfort. May join the team tomorrow if cleared by team medic #AFCON2023 #NGARSA
In the Africa Cup of Nations, only four teams remain, as Nigeria looks to strengthen its position as favorites, while Ivory Coast aims to further the narrative of their redemption in the upcoming semi-finals on Wednesday https://t.co/4NiBnf880l