The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for next year’s AFCON after
they were forced to a 1-1 draw by hosts South Africa in
Johannesburg. Nigeria now have 10 points from five matches and their
final game at home against Seychelles will now be a mere
formality. South Africa, on the other hand, will have to wait till their
final qualifying match against Libya in March to decide their
qualification. South Africa will need to avoid defeat in the match to
also advance to 2019 AFCON. The Eagles took the lead in the ninth
minute when Samuel Kalu’s cross was turned into the net by Buhle
Mkhwanazi. South Africa drew level through France-based striker Lebo
Mothiba on 26 minutes, when he slotted home a cross by the Man of the
Match Percy Tau.The post Nigerian Super Eagles qualify for 2019 AFCON after a 1 - 1 draw with South AfricaNigerian Super Eagles qualify for 2019 AFCON after a 1 - 1 draw with South Africa
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for next year’s AFCON after
they were forced to a 1-1 draw by hosts South Africa in
Johannesburg. Nigeria now have 10 points from five matches and their
final game at home against Seychelles will now be a mere
formality. South Africa, on the other hand, will have to wait till their
final qualifying match against Libya in March to decide their
qualification. South Africa will need to avoid defeat in the match to
also advance to 2019 AFCON. The Eagles took the lead in the ninth
minute when Samuel Kalu’s cross was turned into the net by Buhle
Mkhwanazi. South Africa drew level through France-based striker Lebo
Mothiba on 26 minutes, when he slotted home a cross by the Man of the
Match Percy Tau.The post Nigerian Super Eagles qualify for 2019 AFCON after a 1 - 1 draw with South Africa
