AFCON 2019: Nigeria vs South Africa - Preview, Predicted line-up

AFCON 2019: Nigeria vs South Africa - Preview, Predicted line-up

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the Quarter Finals of the 2019 African Cup of Nations.

Team News

According to Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, there are no injury concerns as he trained with his full squad.

Gernot Rohr: For the first time we have all 23 players training. Now, it is going to be a headache for me to decide. We wait until the last minute to make a decision.

Though he is not expected to make any changes to the starting XI that knocked out Cameroon in the round of 16.

Bafana Bafana coach Stuart Baxter is expected to start the same starting XI that stunned Egypt 1-0 in the round of 16 in Cairo.

Thembinkosi Lorch, who netted the winning goal against the hosts is expected to keep his place despite the availability of Themba Zwane who is back from suspension.

Predicted Lineup

Nigeria XI (4-2-3-1): Akpeyi; Aina, Omeruo, Troost-Ekong, Awaziem; Ndidi, Etebo; Musa, Iwobi, Simon; Ighalo.

The #SuperEagles focus level is 🔝 for the next round💪#TotalAFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/5jL30yts09

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 9, 2019

South Africa XI (4-3-3): Williams; Hlanti, Hlatshwayo, Mkhwanazi, Mkhize; Zungu, Furman, Mokotjo; Lorch, Mothiba, Tau.

A new challenge is awaiting the #BafanaBafana✊

Take a look at their training photos😍👇#TotalAFCON2019 pic.twitter.com/UcCV0qsyN8

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 9, 2019

Both teams had to dig deep to qualify for the quarterfinals with resilient performances against defending champion Cameroon and hosts Egypt, respectively.

Bafana Bafana have played the Super Eagles 11 times and the South Africans have only won once, while Nigeria have six wins with four draws between both teams.

Nigeria are the favourites to win the tie tomorrow as they have a more potent attack scoring five goals compared to South Africa who have struggled to score goals in this tournament, with just two so far.