South Africa defeated Nigeria 2-0 in a Group E 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Saturday.
It was Bafana Bafana’s first win against the Super Eagles in a competitive match.
Nigeria 0-2 South Africa. It has happened. Never will we write those words again: “not lost to SA in competitive game”
— iBD10 (@booday10) June 10, 2017
Striker Tokelo Rantie scored in the 54th minute – his third goal against Nigeria – and Percy Tau doubled the lead in the 82nd.
I want to say a big congratulations to Bafana Bafana you where the better team. To all South Africans 👍
— idah pee (@IdahPeterside) June 10, 2017
It was Gernot Rohr’s first defeat since his appointment as Technical Adviser of the team and Stuart Baxter’s second win against Nigeria.
The win means South Africa move to second spot in the Group behind Libya, only on goals difference.
Report to follow…
