During our live updates, we asked – Will Nigeria mount a comeback and turn the game around? Yes!, Nigeria has turned the tide and enjoyed the moment with home advantage. Nigeria’s first World Cup qualifying match against Bafana Bafana (South Africa) ended draw 1-1.

Nigeria hosted the game in one of the best stadiums in the country Uyo state where the governor of the state ensured that his people watched the match in friendly spirit with a free ticket.

Now let’s talk about today’s match performance from both teams.

Match Highlights:

South Africa has been a great team since its inception both Nigeria have dominated them in head-to-head matches. In the first half of the game, South Africa dominated Nigeria with shots passes and dribbling.

Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana matches considering their history in football were always spectacles despite that Nigeria always won them. The first half was a great moment for South Africa as Zwane T. managed to pass Nigeria’s defence and find the back of the net. Stanley Nwabali was not in a great position to save the ball.

In 2nd half of the game, Nigeria gained confidence with Gorge Finidi first coach tactics to equalize the goal with Dele Bashiru incredible shot idea.