In a riveting semi-final clash at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Wednesday, February 7, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a hard-fought victory against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, earning their place in the AFCON 2023 final.
The tension-filled match, skillfully captured by Complete Sports’ ace photojournalist GANIYU YUSUF, unfolded on Wednesday, February 7, culminating in a dramatic penalty shootout. Nigeria emerged triumphant with a 4-2 win, propelled by the remarkable performance of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who made two crucial saves.
The thrilling images captured by Ganiyu Yusuf provide a visual narrative of the highs, lows, and jubilation that unfolded on the pitch, immortalizing the essence of this memorable semi-final encounter on Completesports.com.
Match officials led by Centre Referee, Amin Mohamed Omar, from Egypt
Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana emerge from the dressingrooms onto the the pitch of Stade de la Paix Bouake
Super Eagles
Bafana Bafana
Ola Aina vs Percy Tau
Bafana Bafana’s Khuliso Mudau vs Super Eagles’ Ola Aina
Bafana’s captain Williams, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala and Teboho Mokoena
Teboho Mokoena steps forward to take a spot kick and equalises 1-1 for Bafana Bafana
Teboho Mokoena and Aubrey Modiba celebrate Bafana’s equaliser, 1-1, against Super Eagles
Super Eagles during the penaltyshootout
Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after taking and scoring Nigeria’s decisive last penalty kick against Bafana
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali reacts joyfully after stopping two spot kicks to ensure his team pipped Bafana Bafana 4-2 on penalties
Nwabali, Moffi and Omeruo celebrate
South Africa’s Evidence Makgopa reels after the loss to Nigeria
Bafana Bafana’s substitute players
Super Eagles supporters savour victory against Bafana Bafana at Stade de la Paix Bouake
Calvin Bassey celebrates Eagles’ win against Bafana
Spirit of sportmanship: William Troost-Ekong and Bafana’s Percy Tau in post-match handshake
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