LIVE: South Africa 1-1 Nigeria (Group E AFCON 2019 qualifier)

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28′ The game is now even, South Africa 1-1 Nigeria.

26′ Tau slice open the Nigerian defence as he beats Omeruo and Troost-Ekong then creates a pass for Moutiba who taps into an empty met.

26′ GOOOOOAAAAAAL!

25′ Musa find Kalu from the corner with a diagonal ball but the Bordeaux striker could not keep the ball down.

24′ Nigeria win their fifth corner of the match after Collins was intercepted from a down the left.

22′ Quite and entertaining match between the two sides but South Africa with more of the possession searching for an equalizer.

20′ Nigeria wins a corner from Ahmed Musa, but a a clearance wins another in quick succession but it is finally cleared by Moutiba.

18′ CHANCE! Nigeria was lucky as the South Africans made their way into the defence but there was nobody to apply the finish.

16′ Still South Africa 0-1 Nigeria courtesy of an own goal from a defender.

14′ South Africa have been awarded with a free kick as Bafana Bafana pile the pressure on the Super Eagles.

12′ Musa bursts through the middle of the South African defence from a clearance from Nigeria but Nkune comes off his line to stop the move.

10′ CHANCE! Percy Tau almost equalized but for a defensive clearance from Kenneth Omeruo five the home side a corner.

9′ Lovely piece of skill from Samuel Kalu as he crosses the ball but a defender puts the ball inot his own net.

9′ GOOOOOAAAAAL!

8′ CHANCE! A lovely through ball form Musa to Iheanacho who is one-on-one with with Nkhune but is flagged off side. But a replay shows he was clearly on side.

6′ CHANCE! Lovely interchange play from Musa and Iwobi and a shot was fired straight into the hands of Nkhune. South Africa responds will an immediate attack but a cross is well held by Enzenwa.

5′ Captain Ahmed musa wins a free kick but well defended by Bafana Bafana.

4′ The Super Eagles are in control of possession as Jamiu Collins attempts a dribble from the left flank but knock out for a throw in.

2′ Bafana Bafana launch the first attack in the match with a cross from Nkizie from the right but the ball was too strong for Percy Tau.

1’The match is underway as the Super Eagles are playing from right to left as South Africa begin with kick-of.f

Below is how both teams line up

– South Africa will be hosting Nigeria in a tough AFCON qualifier in Jo’burg

– The Super Eagles need three points to ensure qualification to Cameroon 2019 with a game to spare

– The match will be played in front of the 94,000 capacity FNB Stadium

South Africa and Nigeria will lock horns in a crucial Group E AFCON qualifier at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, November 17.

The Super Eagles lost the first leg by 2-0 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo in October 2016 as the three-time African champions will be seeking a revenge in the reverse fixture.

Gernot Rohr’s side top the log with 9 points from four matches while the rainbow nation are closely behind with eight points.

Nigeria will be facing their counterparts without their highest goalscorer Odion Ighalo owing to injury problems and captain Mikel Obi who is still not available.

Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has also been ruled out with injury while Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi is suspended for the crucial encounter.

New scoring sensation Samuel Chukwueze is expected to make his debut for the green and white following his impressive showing in La Liga with Villarreal.

In the other group match, Libya still stand a chance of qualification when they travel to Seychelles and a win will put them back in contention for Cameroon 2019 in their final game against South Africa.

Nigeria will play their final match against Seychelles and it would be a formality should the Super Eagles defeat Bafana Bafana in their penultimate game.

Match: South Africa vs Nigeria (AFCON qualifier)

Date: Saturday, November 17

Time: 2pm (Nigerian time)

Venue: FNB Stadium Johannesburg