
The AFCON 2023 semi-final between Nigeria and South Africa represents arguably the tournament's best two defences facing off for a place in the final. Led by centre-back talisman William Troost-Ekong, the Super Eagles have conceded just once en route to the last four but also boast Napoli star Victor Osimhen up front.
South Africa, meanwhile, held their nerve to dispose of Cape Verde in the quarters on penalties, having delivered a big shock to knock out tournament favourites Morocco in the last 16.