What do you think the outcome will be when South Africa and Nigeria clash in Nelspruit this afternoon? On Wednesday night, South Africa meet a familiar foe in the quarter-finals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations when they clash with Nigeria's Super Eagles at the Cairo International Stadium. A battle between Bafana’s No.1 and Nigeria’s number one hitman is a battle to cherish. All rights reserved. Team image Nickname "Bafana Bafana" is a nickname given to the national side by its fans. Nigeria vs South Africa match kick off 20:00 pm tomorrow Wednesday 10, 2019 at Cairo International Stadium (Cairo). Bafana Bafana’s current crop of players made history last night as they beat Nigeria 2-0, winning their first ever competitive game against the Super Eagles. Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana has be a tight game in Africa football history as both teams face each other in AFCON 2019 quarter final tie. Beat Guinea 1-0. LIVE MATCH UPDATE ON SPORT24. Andile Jali and Dean Furman bossed the midfield and South Africa created enough chances to win, but the match ended 0-0. It’s also Bafana’s first win in Nigeria. Bafana Bafana got their first win over Nigeria when they beat a team of not-so-Super Eagles 2-1 in the 2004 Nelson Mandela Challenge. When the two sides met in the return at Soccer city in January 1993, the Bafana Bafana team was a different kettle of fish. Nigeria 11/10, South Africa 16/5. Aside from that occasion, Bafana also locked horns with Nigeria four years prior, at the 2000 Afcon, where Nigeria walked away with a 2-0 win. By Nick Said - 10 July 2019 - 15:46 . Oct 05, 2020 12:14 PM (2004). Defeats by similar scorelines against Zimbabwe and Mexico led to Bafana being dubbed the ‘Four-by-fours’ (4x4s). in World News, 43 A newsletter dedicated to the best conversations and comments on News24. With four minutes to go, Shoes Moshoeu dribbled past three Nigerian defenders before playing a perfect pass for striker George Dearnaley to slot home. But the home side, in danger of failing to qualify for the Nations Cup finals, fought back. It's enough to make Bafana the underdogs, although Nigeria won't underestimate their rivals after the pair clashed in qualifying. in Mamelodi Sundowns, 1 Mbhazima Shilowa | Can the ANC cleanse itself of its corrupt elements and still survive? Screamer Tshabalala’s side were walloped 4-0 in Nigeria in their first ever World Cup qualifying match, in October 1992. The South African national soccer team Bafana Bafana, under mentorship of Coach Trott Moloto, lost 0-2 to Nigeria in the semi-final African Cup of Nations (AFCON) contest in Lagos, Nigeria. The pair have have met on 14 official occasions in the past, with Bafana winning two and Nigeria winning seven. Oct 05, 2020 11:40 AM But Benin’s neighbours, Nigeria reminded South Africa that they were still boss. Oct 05, 2020 11:07 PM in Messi/Ronaldo/Neymar Watch, 68 in World News, 22 Lost to Madagascar 2-0. Oct 06, 2020 09:58 AM The World's 10 Highest-Paid Football Stars Today, Official: Zungu’s Next Euro Move Confirmed, In Pictures: Pitso Claims First Win On Al Ahly Debut, Pitso Starts Al Ahly Reign With Three Points, Pitso Maintains Fairytale Start At Ahly With Big Win, 14 Images Of Sundowns' First Training Without Pitso, Sundowns Co-Coaches' First Words In The Hot Seat, Mudau Signing – Playing For Sundowns & Leopards Are Two Different Things. In August 2013 Bafana Bafana took on Nigeria in the Nelson Mandela Challenge and the Super Eagles controlled the match with ease, winning 2-0. Safa says it tried all it could to ensure the Bafana vs Nigeria match was broadcast to the nation, but the SABC failed to come to the party. Osaze Odamwinge scroed twice late on to give Nigeria a 4-0 win. WHO WILL THE WINNER PLAY IN THE SEMI-FINALS? Qaanitah Hunter | Rumours and lies: A spooked Ace Magashule in crosshairs of law enforcement. By KickOff. © 2020 (1.1.20281.1) 24.com. Bafana Bafana could just be the team to beat at next year's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Equatorial Guinea. in Orlando Pirates, 36