By right, South Africa aren't a team that should be given Nigeria challenges but we find that everytime they meet, it's either a draw, a slim win or they win the Super Eagles. As it is, they aren't intimidated by Nigeria anymore and if they can come to their home turf and get a point, I wonder what happens if we go to their home.
That would have only been possible if the Super Eagles were consistent in their pattern of playing a more attacking game at the onset of the match to score more goals in the first 30 minutes, before a defensive game, rather than playing a defensive game before attacking at the die minutes of the match. Because if we are to have a look at the Head-to-Head review of the past 13 matches between both teams, Nigeria has won 7 times, South Africa won 2 and both played draw 4 times. Hence, when Nigeria is playing with South Africa, it's always best bet on either
"Nigeria to win or draw"Actually every match between Nigeria and South Africa goes deeper than the match, no matter how it seems Nigeria has more qualities of players they are usually with their heads up high still trying to make it difficult for Us.
While with a proper tactics and consistency from the Nigerian players defeating South Africa will be easier most times, Though if our players can set their heads up and the coach can learn from his mistakes and go for a more attacking minded tactics against South Africa I think Nigeria should be able to win away.