Nigeria vs South Africa: Ex Super Eagles Star Predicts Outcome, Offers Finidi George Advice

• Nigeria and South Africa lock horns on Friday in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Uyo, with both teams looking for three points
• This will be the second time the two nations meet on the pitch following their pulsating semi-final clash at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
• Former Nigerian international, Alloy Agu, has given Finidi George and the Super Eagles a blueprint of how to beat Bafana Bafana on Friday

Nigeria and South Africa will clash on Friday, June 7, in an eagerly awaited 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

The Super Eagles are desperate for a win in front of their fans, considering they have won none of their first two matches in the qualifiers.

Former Super Eagles international, Alloy Agu, has suggested a plan he believes will earn the West Africans a vital win against Bafana Bafana.

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The two nations met in a tightly contested semi-final at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast on February 7. Jose Peseiro's side defeated the 1996 African champions on penalties.

In terms of the qualifying series, Nigeria were held to draws by Lesotho and Zimbabwe in their first two matches and are looking for their first three points against Bafana Bafana.

In an interview with Complete Sports, Agu said the South Africans will not win in Uyo.

"I am very optimistic that the Super Eagles will overcome their South African counterpart in Uyo but the team must ensure they score an early goal so as to unsettle Bafana Bafana. This will definitely boost the confidence of the players," he said.

"Bafana Bafana are known to be boastful each time they face the Super Eagles, and I am sure they will fall pretty badly in Uyo."

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Rwanda are on top of Group C ahead of South Africa, who are second, and Nigeria, who are third.

Broos bold claim about Nigeria vs South Africa

Sports Brief earlier reported on South Africa coach, Hugo Broos, claiming Bafana were better than Nigeria in their semi-final clash at the 2023 AFCON.

The Belgian tactician's team were brilliant throughout the tournament, losing just once during open play and eliminating the favourites, Morocco.

Broos' plans for South Africa vs Nigeria

Sports Brief also previously reported on Broos sharing Bafana Bafana's game plan for the encounter against Nigeria on Friday.

The former Cameroon coach said they want to upset the three-time AFCON winners, but expected an all-out attacking approach.