The encounter between two past AFCON champions, Nigeria and South Africa, was settled on penalties after 90 minutes and extra time ended 1-1.
Two penalty goals sent this encounter into penalties, where South Africa-based Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali made two saves to send Nigeria into Sunday's final.William Troost Ekong scored for Nigeria in the 67th minute, while Mothiba Mokoena scored South Africa’s equaliser in the 90th minute. In the penalty shootout, South Africa-based Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved the first and third kicks from Mokoena and Evidence Makgopa.
Aina’s cross immediately after caused chaos in the South Africa box, and Ronwen Williams took out William Troost-Ekong as he punched clear. Bafana Bafana grew in confidence and immediately threatened through Sphephelo Sithole’s shot, which was straight at Kelvin Nwabali. Frank Onyeka was on hand to intercept a cross that was headed straight at Evidence Makgopa in the 26th minute. Percy Tau had a wonderful opportunity in the 27th minute after great work in midfield. Tau could have done better, but his shot was tame and straight at Nwabali.
Osimhen failed to get a header on target in the 58th minute after a great cross from Osayi-Samuel. Lookman waltzed his way to the edge of the box to tee up Frank Onyeka, who blasted wide. Osimhen was then taken down in the box by Mothobi Mvala for a penalty. William Troost-Ekong took the kick and rolled his effort under Ronwen Williams. Makgopa swivelled on the edge of the box and sent his effort just wide of the left post in the 74th minute as South Africa pushed for an equaliser.
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