Coach of the Bafana Bafana of South Africa Hugo Broos has fired the first shot at the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their semi final clash at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, OwnGoalNigeria.comreports.
Both teams will clash for a spot in the final of the tournament with the Super Eagles pushing to be at their first final since 2013 while South Africa are aiming for a spot in the final for the first time since 1998.
Broos while speaking on the Nigerian team pointed out that the team has continue to improve as the tournament progresses saying their major strength lies in the attack.
“I think Nigeria is a team that has become better and better [throughout the competition] when I saw them [against Angola] I saw a very good team, with a very good striker, a few good players,” Broos said.
He pointed out Ademola Lookman, who has scored all three of Nigeria’s goals in the knock out round as the one who they have to keep a close eye on and not the reigning Africa footballer of the year Victor Osimhen, who is now a doubt for the game tomorrow.
Lookman, the one who scored the goal, very good player, so we have to analyse a bit more because we didn’t have the time [before the quarter-final]. We know now that it’s us in the semi-finals – so we’ll analyse as soon as we can and see how we can use their weaknesses in the team but also be aware of the qualities they have”.
