Bafana crash out of CHAN

Since 1992, Bafana Bafana has only managed to beat Nigeria once in eight matches. The home-team came to the match with their hopes of progressing to the last eight hanging in the balance following their 1-all draw against Mali last Wednesday. With this important win, the Super Eagles are progressing to the last eight.

South Africa team: Moeneeb Josephs, Vuyo Mere, Thabo Nthethe (captain), Tefu Mashamaite, Tebogo Langerman, Hlompho Kekana, Matthew Pattison, Sibusiso Vilakazi, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lindokuhle Mbatha, Bernard Parker.

Nigeria starting line-up: Chigozie Agbim, Solomon Kwambe, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Odunlami Kunle, Erhun Obanor, Bright Eseme, Rabiu Ali, Abullahi Shehu, Ejike Uzoenyi, Gbolahan Salami and Ifeanyi Ede.