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AFCON: Nigeria secure victory over South Africa in dramatic semifinal

William Troost-Ekong of Nigeria celebrates a goal with teammates during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between Nigeria and South Africa in Ivory Coast on 7 February 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/ BackpagePix

In a thrilling Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal showdown, Nigeria secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory on penalties against South Africa after a tense 1-1 draw in regular time and extra time.

RosGwen24 News
February 8, 2024

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AFCON: Bafana Bafana stun Morocco with a 2-0 victory in last 16 tie

Bafana Bafana star Teboho Mokoena (South Africa) takes a freekick during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Finals match between South Africa and Morocco in Ivory Coast on 30 January 2024 ©Samuel Shivambu/ BackpagePix

In a stunning turn of events at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Bafana Bafana secured a remarkable 2-0 victory over World Cup finalists Morocco in the last 16 on Tuesday night.