Nigeria vs South Africa: Ekong scores winner as Super Eagles reach AFCON semis

- Nigeria vs South Africa ended 2-1 as Gernot Rohr's side made it through to the AFCON semi finals

- Samuel Chukwueze scored the first in the 27th minute as Nigeria led 1-0 into the break

- Bongani Zungu equalized but William Troost-Ekong scored the winner in the 89th minute

Nigeria vs South Africa ended 2-1 win in favour of the Super Eagles as Gernot Rohr's men made it through top the semi finals of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

The match started on a slow pace as both sides carefully built their confidence in the opening exchanges of the game.

READ ALSO: Senegal vs Benin: Idrissa Gueye fires Lions of Teranga to AFCON semi-finals

READ ALSO: Aubameyang: Arsenal star flaunts new KSh 30 million Lamborghini as he adds ride to amazing car collection

But the Super Eagles quickly got into their strides as they started creating scoring chances as the game progressed.

And the pressure finally paid off as Ahmed Musa combined with Alex Iwobi who took on a defender before setting up on rushing Samuel Chukwueze in the box.

The Villarreal star played a first time shot which was initially blocked but stirred the ball into the net on his second attempt to make it 1-0.

The 19-year-old dribbled his way into South Africa's penalty area in the 36th minute but a timely intervention from Dean Furman saved Bafana Bafana blushes.

READ ALSO: Eden Hazard: Real Madrid fans mock new signing for looking out of shape

READ ALSO: Migne to keep Harambee Stars job despite disappointing AFCON campaign

At the restart of the match, Oghenekaro Etebo's 50th minute free kick rattled the cross-bar from 25-yards as the Super Eagles showed their intent to double the lead.

Gernot Rohr's men pushed forward as Chukwueze again wriggled his way into the box but his cross went agonizingly wide in front of goal.

PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football app for FREE to easily access stats, news and live updates

But Bafana Bafana leveled the scores after Bongani Zungu header was given by the VAR after it was initially ruled offside by the referee.

The rainbow nation began to grow in confidence as they piled up more pressure on the Nigerian defence.

The match seemed to be heading for extra time but William Troost-Ekong capitalised on a goal keeping error to slam into an empty net to make it 2-1 to Nigeria at stoppage time.

Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through news@tuko.co.ke or WhatsApp: 0732482690 and Telegram: Tuko news.

AFCON 2022: start date, fixtures, groups, teams to watch out for, venues

Football