In a riveting semi-final clash at Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Wednesday, February 7, Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured a hard-fought victory against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, earning their place in the AFCON 2023 final.
The tension-filled match, skillfully captured by Complete Sports’ ace photojournalist GANIYU YUSUF, unfolded on Wednesday, February 7, culminating in a dramatic penalty shootout. Nigeria emerged triumphant with a 4-2 win, propelled by the remarkable performance of goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, who made two crucial saves.
The thrilling images captured by Ganiyu Yusuf provide a visual narrative of the highs, lows, and jubilation that unfolded on the pitch, immortalizing the essence of this memorable semi-final encounter on Completesports.com.
Match officials led by Centre Referee, Amin Mohamed Omar, from EgyptSuper Eagles and Bafana Bafana emerge from the dressingrooms onto the the pitch of Stade de la Paix Bouake
Bafana Bafana Coach Hugo Broos and Super Eagles Coach, Jose Peseiro
Super EaglesBafana BafanaOla Aina vs Percy Tau
Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi defend stoutly against the Bafana Bafana
Bafana’s captain and goalie, Ronwen Williams
Bafana Bafana’s Khuliso Mudau vs Super Eagles’ Ola AinaBafana’s captain Williams, Grant Kekana, Mothobi Mvala and Teboho MokoenaTeboho Mokoena steps forward to take a spot kick and equalises 1-1 for Bafana BafanaTeboho Mokoena and Aubrey Modiba celebrate Bafana’s equaliser, 1-1, against Super Eagles
Super Eagles during the penaltyshootout Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates after taking and scoring Nigeria’s decisive last penalty kick against Bafana
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali reacts joyfully after stopping two spot kicks to ensure his team pipped Bafana Bafana 4-2 on penaltiesNwabali, Moffi and Omeruo celebrateSouth Africa’s Evidence Makgopa reels after the loss to NigeriaBafana Bafana’s substitute playersSuper Eagles supporters savour victory against Bafana Bafana at Stade de la Paix Bouake
Stanley Nwabali and Samuel Chukwueze celebrate
Calvin Bassey celebrates Eagles’ win against BafanaSpirit of sportmanship: William Troost-Ekong and Bafana’s Percy Tau in post-match handshake
