South Africa vs Nigeria, Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
· Africa Cup of Nations QualifyingNigeria seal Nations Cup berth with South Africa draw
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AFCON Qualifying Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 6 | +14 | 16 |
| 2 | Equatorial Guinea | 6 | -3 | 8 |
| 3 | Togo | 6 | -3 | 5 |
| 4 | Liberia | 6 | -8 | 4 |
Line-Ups
South Africa
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Itumeleng Khune (GK) |
| 23 | Buhle Mkhwanazi |
| 20 | Thamsanqa Mkhize |
| 18 | Sfiso Hlanti |
| 14 | Thulani Hlatshwayo |
| 15 | Hlompho Kekana |
| 10 | Thulani Serero |
| 11 | Themba Zwane |
| 13 | Tiyani Mabunda |
| 19 | Percy Tau |
| 9 | Lebo Mothiba |
Nigeria
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ikechukwu Ezenwa (GK) |
| 22 | Kenneth Omeruo |
| 6 | Leon Balogun |
| 3 | Jamilu Collins |
| 5 | William Troost-Ekong |
| 18 | Alex Iwobi |
| 19 | John Ogu |
| 8 | Peter Etebo |
| 17 | Samuel Kalu |
| 14 | Kelechi Iheanacho |
| 7 | Ahmed Musa |
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