The Nigeria vs South Africa match is a game of two halves, as each team demonstrated dominance in alternating periods.
Nigeria vs South Africa review
Bafana Bafana had an early start to the game, which produced a goal in the 29th minute of the game via Themba Zwane. South Africa threatened the Super Eagles’ defense and came close to doubling their lead on several occasions in the first half.
The Super Eagles, however, came alive in the second half, and in no time, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru leveled the score in the 46th minute with a low shot that went just inside the post after an incredible move.
The game ended in a 1-1 draw, despite the host threatening the South African defense, with Samuel Chukwueze’s close-range effort striking the upright and Ademola Lookman’s strike being saved by Ronwen Williams, the South African shotstopper.
With the draw, pressure mounts on the Super Eagles, as they need a near perfect result in their remaining fixtures to stand a chance of qualifying for the World Cup, after managing to pick up just three points from three games.
Fans shower praises on Iwobi
Despite the disappointment, fans still showered praise on midfielder Alex Iwobi, as they believe he was one of the Super Eagles’ best performers, with an assist to back his performance.
Iwobi, who was made a scape goat when Nigeria lost in the AFCON final against Ivory Coast, received plaudits from fans for his impressive
One said, ”After today’s match, Finidi George should just go and kneel down and thank Alex Iwobi. Iwobi literally took over the role of the coach and started making creative passes and tackles that helped destabilise the South Africans.”
Another fan, who happens to be Iyanya, a music celebrity, commented, “Iwobi is a baller”
Iwobi is a baller.
— its iyanyaaaaaa 🦁 (@Iyanya) June 7, 2024
A third said, ”The day Iwobi stops playing for Nigeria is the day you start realizing how much of an impact he has. The only player that tries to play creative football”
