South Africa

Jose Peseiro’s star-studded Nigeria eventually managed to defeat South Africa on penalties after a thrilling and dramatic semi-final encounter in Bouake.

South Africa booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a shock 2-0 win over fancied Morocco in San Pedro on Tuesday.  

Mali kicked off their AFCON campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over South Africa, who missed a first-half penalty.

A dramatic late winner from Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong snatched victory for Nigeria in their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against South Africa.