South Africa will be without Kamohelo Mokotjo and Hlompho Kekana - Siphwe Tshabalala was not called up to the squad by new coach Stuart Baxter - The Super Eagles drew one and won one of their previous two matches - Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi are missing for the AFCOn 2019 Qualifiera The Super Eagles of Nigeria face long time rivals the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to Uyo, Akwa-Ibom for an important 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The match kicks off at 5pm (Nigerian time) and will be played at the Goodswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, South Africa. Read more: https://sports.naij.com/1109232-preview-nigeria-south-africa-afcon-2019-qualifier.html
The South Africa team arriving Nigeria for their clash with he Eagles
South Africa lineup with new coach Stuart Baxter but with out Kamohelo Mokotjo and Hlompho Kekana who both withdrew from the squad due to injury.
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Nigeria is missing Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi through injury but the attack will still have Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi, Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Leicester City’s speedster Ahmed Musa.
New South Africa coach Stuart Baxter.
In warm-up friendly before this clash, Nigeria drew 1 - 1 with Corsica and defeated Togo 3 - 0 in France.
The Eagles will look to Kelechi Iheanacho in attack for the goals .
The Bafana Bafana however do not have the kind of preparation for this clash like their rivals do. NAIJ.com can authoritatively report that both teams are not new to each other as they have previously met at the senior level 12 times.
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The South Africa team arriving Nigeria for their clash with he Eagles
South Africa lineup with new coach Stuart Baxter but with out Kamohelo Mokotjo and Hlompho Kekana who both withdrew from the squad due to injury.
READ ALSO: Head-To-Head: History favours Nigeria ahead of South Africa clash Read more: https://sports.naij.com/1109232-preview-nigeria-south-africa-afcon-2019-qualifier.html
Nigeria is missing Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi through injury but the attack will still have Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi, Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Leicester City’s speedster Ahmed Musa.
New South Africa coach Stuart Baxter.
In warm-up friendly before this clash, Nigeria drew 1 - 1 with Corsica and defeated Togo 3 - 0 in France.
The Eagles will look to Kelechi Iheanacho in attack for the goals .
The Bafana Bafana however do not have the kind of preparation for this clash like their rivals do. NAIJ.com can authoritatively report that both teams are not new to each other as they have previously met at the senior level 12 times.
@ 2017, copyright dbiggate blog
