Nigeria vs. South Africa


Bafana fans

Nigeria 3 (1) v South Africa 1 (1)

African Championship of Nations

Tournament African Championship of Nations, Group matches
Venue Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town - South Africa
Time 2014-01-19 19:00

Result Tables


Group A

  GP W D L F A Dif P
Nigeria 3 2 0 1 8 5 3 6
Mali 3 1 2 0 3 2 1 5
South Africa 3 1 1 1 5 5 0 4
Mozambique 3 0 1 2 3 7 -4 1


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    Sports and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula's comments that Bafana Bafana is comprised of a "bunch of losers" and the teams' performance was "useless", are utterly disgraceful. Read more »

  • South Africa:   Danny Jordaan Says Overhaul of Safa Underway

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  • South Africa:   Sorry for the Early Exit - Tshabalala

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    Bafana Bafana midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala has apologised to the nation following the national team's early exit from the 2014 CHAN tournament. Read more »

  • South Africa:   Bafana Disappointed By Early Chan Exit

    SAnews.gov.za, 20 January 2014

    Bafana Bafana midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala has apologised to the nation after the team bowed out early from the CHAN 2014 tournament. Read more »

  • South Africa:   Maimane Xi for Bafana

    DA, 21 January 2014

    A key point that is missed in the debate around Minister Mbalula calling Bafana a "a bunch of losers" is that government must be at the forefront of grassroots development. In fact… Read more »

  • South Africa/Nigeria:   Eagles Send Hosts South Africa Out of CHAN

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    Nigeria smashed South Africa's dreams of progressing beyond the group stages of the African Nations Championship Sunday, beating the hosts 3-1 and ensuring Nigeria joined Group A… Read more »

  • Nigeria/South Africa:   CHAN 2014 - Super Eagles Zoom Into Quarter Finals

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    Nigeria Sunday evening in Cape Town continued their dominance over South Africa in football circles as the home-based Super Eagles team thrashed Bafana Bafana 3-1. Read more »

  • Nigeria/South Africa:   Eagles Beat Bafana Bafana to Book CHAN Q-Final Berth

    Daily Trust, 20 January 2014

    The Super Eagles yesterday posted their best ever performance at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa, beating the host 3-1 in their last group A match… Read more »

  • South Africa/Nigeria:   Bafana Crash Out of Chan

    SAnews.gov.za, 19 January 2014

    Bafana Bafana have crashed out of the 2014 CHAN tournament after they suffered an embarrassing 3-1 defeat in the hands of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, in the last Group A match… Read more »

  • South Africa/Nigeria:   Super Eagles Deserved Their Win - Igesund

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    Under fire Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund admitted his side were well beaten by Nigeria's Super Eagles adding he had no excuses for the crushing defeat. Read more »

  • Nigeria/South Africa:   Eagles Back to Reckoning, Send S/Africa Out

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    They were a pitiful sight in their first match here when they lost to Mali in their first match. A 4-2 victory over Mozambique raised their hopes and those of their fans at home. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Eagles Crush Bafana Bafana to Berth Q'Final

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    Nigeria's home-based Eagles Sunday revived their quest for the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over host South Africa. The victory… Read more »

  • South Africa/Nigeria:   Super Eagles End Bafana Dream

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    Bafana Bafana were eliminated from the 2014 CHAN tournament when they were convincingly beaten 3-1 by a well-oiled Super Eagles side missing most of its superstars that won the… Read more »

  • South Africa/Nigeria:   We Are Not Expecting Favours From Anybody - Mere

    SAFA, 17 January 2014

    Bafana Bafana defender Vuyo Mere says they are in a good position to proceed to the quarterfinals of the 2014 CHAN tournament at the expense of Nigeria. Read more »

  • South Africa/Nigeria:   Blow for Bafana Ahead of Nigeria Clash

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    Bafana Bafana captain Itumeleng Khune is doubtful for the all-important clash against rivals Nigeria on Sunday, 19 January 2014 due to an ankle injury. Read more »

  • South Africa/Nigeria:   Keshi Fires Warning At South Africa

    Daily Trust, 17 January 2014

    Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi fired a warning at Bafana Bafana of South Africa claiming Nigeria are getting stronger with each game they play at the 2014 African Nations… Read more »

  • South Africa/Nigeria:   We Don't Fear Nigeria - Igesund

    SAPA, 17 January 2014

    On the back of the news that South Africa climbed eight places in the Fifa World Rankings list this week, Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund dismissed talk of his team fearing… Read more »

  • Nigeria/South Africa:   Keshi Warns Bafana Bafana

    Vanguard, 17 January 2014

    Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi fired a warning at Bafana Bafana claiming Nigeria are getting stronger with each game they play at the 2014 African Nations Championship… Read more »

  • Nigeria/South Africa:   Bafana Fans Mull Over Clash With Eagles

    This Day, 17 January 2014

    With two days to the top of the Group A clash between Nigeria and South Africa in Cape Town on Sunday, fans of Bafana Bafana have been weighing their team's chances with some… Read more »

  • Nigeria/Mali:   CHAN - Home Eagles Draw S'Africa, Mali, Mozambique

    This Day, 19 September 2013

    Nigeria's home-based Super Eagles on Wednesday drawn with South Africa, Mali and Mozambique in Group A of the first round of the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Read more »

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