Chippa United of South Africa goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has said he will relish an AFCON semifinal against Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
Bafana Bafana will later today take on Cape Verde in an AFCON quarterfinal clash with the winners up against the Super Eagles Wednesday in Bouake for a place in the AFCON final.
“Both Cape Verde and South Africa are good teams, but I want to play against South Africa,” Nwabali said.
“I really wish to see how this my defence will fare against them.
“Yes most of their players know me and I also know them.”
Nwabali posted his fourth straight clean sheet for the first time by a Nigeria goalkeeper in 44 years.
A Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana semifinal clash will take on added significance as both teams are in the same 2026 World Cup qualifying group.
South Africa are second on three points, while Nigeria have two points after two rounds of matches.
Both teams will do battle in the World Cup qualifiers in June when the Super Eagles welcome Bafana Bafana to Uyo.
Nwabali recovered from a knee injury he suffered against Cameron in the previous round for him to pull off at least two big saves to ensure the Super Eagles flew past Angola to the AFCON semifinal.
“I am here to make saves, that’s why I am the goalkeeper”, he said.
He dedicated Nigeria’s qualification to the AFCON semifinal to the fans.
