South Africa knockout Egypt and Nigeria oust Cameroon in five-goal thriller

Khune reacts to Bafana’s win

I said it ,we never lost to @egypt , thank you brothers 🇿🇦🇿🇦

— IIKHUNE3216 (@IIKHUNE_32_16) July 6, 2019

More reaction

Then the LORDsaid to Lorch , “Go to Salah and say to him, `This is what the LORD says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me. If you refuse tolet them go, I will Knock you out of the AFCON #BafanaBafana

— MaIsh (@IshmaelMalupa1) July 6, 2019

Twitter reaction

Never expected this! Surprise, surprise #bafanabafana wins against the Egyptians#pharaohs#afcon2019#egyrsa#totalafcon2019 pic.twitter.com/Xl3zY0uzwO

— TswanaMan4rmRusty (@BIG_Thabo) July 6, 2019

FULL-TIME

AND IT’S ALL OVER!!! Bafana Bafana are into the quarter-finals of Afcon 2019. What a performance by Stuart Baxter’s side.

WATCH: Lorch’s goal against Egypt courtesy of SuperSport

THE SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR SCORES FOR #BAFANABAFANA

A brilliant counter-attack from South Africa sees Lebo Mothiba feed Thembinkosi Lorch the ball and he finishes with perfection to stun the 70 000+ at the Cairo International Stadium.#AFCON2019pic.twitter.com/U9qulNTRfY

— SuperSport ⚽️🏆 (@SuperSportTV) July 6, 2019

GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLL!!!!

THEMBINKOSI LORCH SCORES FOR SOUTH AFRICA!!! A counter-attack from South Africa as Lebo Mothiba releases Lorch and the SA No.23 slots the ball past El-Shenawy to give Bafana the lead.

10 minutes to go…

It remains goalless between Egypt and South Africa with 10 minutes to go…

What did Calvin Marlin say before the game?

Afcon 2019: Calvin Marlin slams ‘average’ Bafana Bafana ahead of Egypt clash https://t.co/pmiM1CncLEpic.twitter.com/O9QZKySXQO

— Goal South Africa(@GoalcomSA) July 5, 2019

LORCH SHOOTS STRAIGHT AT EL-SHENAWY

71′ Lorch with an opening but his tame shot is easily saved.
0-0#AFCON2019

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) July 6, 2019

Hlanti’s free-kicks have been poor

Why is Hlanti taking our Free Kicks? #AFCON2019 #TotalAFCON2019#BafanaBafana

— Phoka (@Real_Phoka) July 6, 2019

Morgan Gould’s reaction

We doing the right things…we must not stop doing what we are doing….Playing with No Fear….#BafanaReKaofela Only The Brave….👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 @SAFA_netpic.twitter.com/Bd3fI3zpxo

— Morgan Gould (@MorganGouldZA) July 6, 2019

Former Fifa referee Jerome Damon

The longer we frustrate the better. Take once chance and a mass of tears! #AFCON2019

— Jerome Damon (@jerome_k_damon) July 6, 2019

HLANTI WITH A POOR ATTEMPT

Bafana wins a free-kick outside the box, but the Hlanti’s effort goes way off target. A disappointing one for the Bafana left-back.

TREZEGUET SQUANDERS A GOOD CHANCE!!!

Mo Salah combines with Trezeguet inside the Bafana box, and the latter shoots from close range. However, he shoots straight at Williams who makes a comfortable save. That was Egypt‘s best chance so far.

Bafana doing all they could to win this match

Be great if somebody could track down all those tweets from tw*ts who said @bafanabafana should go home early. The “BACKDOOR” crew. The ones who said 🇿🇦were useless and embarrassing. Just copy me in! 52mins 0-0 #AFCON2019

— Neal Collins (@nealcol) July 6, 2019

It’s a foul

48′ Hlanti with a cross but Mothiba is adjudged to have impeded the keeper
0-0#AFCON2019

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) July 6, 2019

ELNENY SHOOTS!!!

Egypt launches an attack, and it’s Elneny who fires toward goal. However, his attempt goes over the top. A decent attempt that is!

The second-half is underway

We are back underway at the Cairo International Stadium…

First-half stats

STATS | Check out the first-half stats! #TotalAFCON2019 #EGYRSApic.twitter.com/zRJ7FrvIPc

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

HALF-TIME

We’ve come to the end of the first 45 minutes. It’s Egypt 0-0 South Africa.

HALF-TIME | Egypt – South Africa 0-0 #TotalAFCON2019 #EGYRSApic.twitter.com/tRYTlWPa4J

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

MO SALAH WITH A SHOT!!

The Egyptian star gets to take free-kick from outside the box, but his effort goes wide and high of target.

BAFANA THREATEN!!!

An attempted shot by Bafana Bafana is blocked and the clearance falls for Tau, who fires toward goal. However, the Bafana star still can’t find the target as his effort is deflected for a corner.

CLOSE!!!

Kamohelo Mokotjo’s attempt goes narrowly wide. The midfielder receives the ball from Mothiba outside the box, and he fires toward goal, but his effort inches wide. That was close.

Looks like everyone is behind Bafana…

Good football so far from South Africa. Good mentality. Playing in front of a strong 75k or 80k Egyptian crowd. Can’t imagine if Egypt lose this match. #AFCON2019

— Romy Jarr (@romyjarr) July 6, 2019

Please do not give up. Keep it up #BafanaBafana Ya’ll are playing a good match. Percy can’t wait till u finally score cause wow these shots u firing are Heat 🔥 Come On Boys #AFCON2019 #BafanaBafana

— PheliswaSiyalana😊 (@Phelisw14841552) July 6, 2019

Bafana in control?

South Africa is looking to turn the script on Egypt. I hope they can sustain this and get the result. #EGYRSA #Afcon2019

— Bolade Oladoye (@BoLLyDeee) July 6, 2019

WILLIAMS DENIES TREZEGUET!!

Egypt launches a counter-attack and it’s Salah who leads the attack, and after entering the Bafana box, the Liverpool man finds Trezeguet, who shoots straight at Williams. A comfortable save to say the least.

WHAT A SAVE!!

El-Shenawy stretches to his right to finger-tip Tau’s free-kick over the top. That was goal-bound but the Egyptian goalkeeper does well to make a great save!

Bafana win a free-kick

Bafana presented with a great opportunity to break the deadlock. They win a free-kick in a promising area.

TAU SHOOTS!!!

Percy Tau finds his way past the Egyptian defence and shoots from outside the box, but El-Shenawy makes a fine block to deny the Bafana Bafana international. That was a great effort.

Egypt really dominating thus far?

10′ Ball Possession: Egypt 74% – 26% South Africa. #BafanaBafana#AFCON2019

— Soccer Betting News (@Sbn_ZA) July 6, 2019

Bafana already under pressure?

As expected , pressure mounts for #BafanaBafana as #ThePharaohscontinues to press our defence #AFCON2019

— Andries Silwana (@andries_silwana) July 6, 2019

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Bafana must absorb the pressure for now, says one fan…

Bafana must just absorb the pressure for now #EGYRSA#AFCON2019

— WeCoolWeAlright🕴️ (@ZuluJoziGuy) July 6, 2019

Kick-off

We are underway at the Cairo International Stadium…

Now for the singing of the National Anthems

Now for the singing of the National Anthems…

Starting XI: Egypt v South Africa

LINE UP | The starting XI for the upcoming match #EGYRSA#TotalAFCON2019pic.twitter.com/DAliRpuvd6

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

Egypt v South Africa: The Numbers

In his own words: Stuart Baxter

Afcon 2019: Bafana Bafana have plan to frustrate Egyptian supporters – Stuart Baxter https://t.co/TJcGHaPz6Ipic.twitter.com/KGff23ke4Q

— Goal South Africa(@GoalcomSA) July 5, 2019

In his own words: Stuart Baxter

Stuart Baxter has stated they are optimistic ahead of their crucial clash with Egypthttps://t.co/QSJbUSMRTNpic.twitter.com/If9dsaDVB1

— Goal South Africa(@GoalcomSA) July 6, 2019

Bafana arrive in style at the Cairo International Stadium…

Bafana Bafana arriving at Cairo International Stadium #AFCON2019pic.twitter.com/64tMclrO4r

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) July 6, 2019

Bafana substitute bench

Subs: Darren Keet, Bruce Bvuma, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Daniel Cardoso, Innocent Maela, Hlompho Kekana, Tiyani Mabunda, Sbusiso Vilakazi, Thulani Serero, Lars Veldwijk, Lebogang Maboe

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) July 6, 2019

Stuart Baxter has named his starting XI

Bafana Bafana starting line up:

Ronwen Williams(G), Thamsanqa Mkhize, Sfiso Hlanti, Buhle Mkhwanazi, Thulani Hlatshwayo (C), Dean Furman, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Bongani Zungu, Thembinkosi Lorch, Percy Tau, Lebo Mothiba pic.twitter.com/4NRVU9QaTr

— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) July 6, 2019

Egypt v South Africa

Our second match of the day is at the Cairo International Stadium!

Egypt and South Africa battle for a spot in the quarterfinals. Follow the match LIVE!

Congratulations to Nigeria

The #SuperEagles have soared in the skies of Alexandria! #NGACMR#TotalAFCON2019pic.twitter.com/BP1faAFO2D

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

Full-time stats

STATS | Check out the full-time stats! Which team had the better overall performance? #TotalAFCON2019 #NGACMRpic.twitter.com/ERjIt6hqvr

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

FULL-TIME

The defending champions crash out! Nigeriaedge Cameroon in a five-goal thriller. What an exciting game this was.

FULL TIME | Nigeria – Cameroon 3-2 #TotalAFCON2019 #NGACMRpic.twitter.com/Hl16AGBCZo

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

Fans rave about Ighalo

Ighalo should be awarded the man of the match with 2 goals and an assist #NGACMR #AFCON2019

— Lawrence (@_llorente_) July 6, 2019

Dear Ighalo! We Nigerians are sorry for all the insults and threats we have thrown at you! Biko forgive us #NGRCMR #AFCON2019pic.twitter.com/UhSi65vQ5x

— Lucifer 🇳🇬 (@RemyTrigga) July 6, 2019

Three goals each…

Odion Ighalo joins Sadio Mane at the top of the #AFCON2019goalscoring charts on three goals ⚽️⚽️⚽️#NGACMRpic.twitter.com/NdJjP2R5rV

— Goal (@goal) July 6, 2019

CLOSE!!

Ighalo comes close to making it three goals in this match, but his attempt hits the woodwork before Onana clears off the goal line. That was very close.

Cameroon make a change

pic.twitter.com/4yrm6TB3Y5

— Fecafoot-Officiel (@FecafootOfficie) July 6, 2019

WATCH: Iwobi’s goal for Nigeria

“Ighalo’s through, Iwobiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii”

What a game we are witnessing with the #SuperEagles scoring twice in the space of three minutes to retake the lead against Cameroon. Alex Iwobi’s first AFCON goal makes it 3-2 with 25 minutes left!#AFCON2019pic.twitter.com/DxeFPMiSJ9

— SuperSport ⚽️🏆 (@SuperSportTV) July 6, 2019

GOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!!

Nigeria are in front. Alex Iwobi fires past Onana from an Ighalo pass. Cameroon are now under pressure. What a comeback from Nigeria.

IGHALO COMPLETES HIS BRACE!!

The Super Eagles fight back as Ighalo scores from close range. There are appeals for offside, but the match officials don’t think so. A great chest-assist by Ahmed Musa. Nigeria 2-2 Cameroon. It’s game on!

Side by side…

Samuel Etoo et Nwanko Kanu assis côte à côte 😂😂 #AFCON2019#NGACMR

— Paul Emmanuel NDJENG (@PENdjeng) July 6, 2019

Will Nigeria come back from this setback?

All the hype about this team, just to crash concede 2 goals in 5mins..
Mikel isn’t playing, who’s to blame now?.. Shambolic display from Nigeria. #NGACMR #AFCON2019

— WILL_I_ AMS (@AkwaIbomBreed) July 6, 2019

I raised a point about Iwobi and the need to raise his game, its obviously showing here.
I just hope Nigeria will be able to come back in this game.
#NGACMR #AFCON2019

— Fapohunda ‘Femi John (@IamFOJ) July 6, 2019

AINA SHOOTS!!!

The Nigerian man makes a silky run toward the Cameroon box, but he skies his effort way off target. He’s very disappointed with his attempt.

CLOSE!!

Cameroon come close to scoring a third after a Njie cross deflected off a Nigerian defender but Akpeyi does well to stop the ball from going into his net, and the Super Eagles eventually clear their lines.

Chance for Cameroon but Ola Aina clears.

51′
Nigeria 1-2 Cameroon#AFCON#AFCON2019 #NGACMR#TotalAFCON2019

— Miss Pundit (@Futball_Pundit) July 6, 2019

The second-half is underway

We are back underway at the Alexandria Stadium… 

SECOND HALF | The second half of Nigeria – Cameroon is underway! #TotalAFCON2019 #NGACMRpic.twitter.com/dnAc1Ni0FU

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

WATCH: Njie’s goal for Cameroon courtesy of SuperSport

“It’s Clinton Njiééééééééééééééééé”

What a five minutes for the #IndomitableLions who equalized through Stéphane Bahoken and then Clinton Njié’s pace saw him get in behind to fire Cameroon into a 2-1 lead over Nigeria just before half-time!#AFCON2019pic.twitter.com/BJ7Xc3kpMQ

— SuperSport ⚽️🏆 (@SuperSportTV) July 6, 2019

ANALYSIS

The Super Eagles lost this first 45 minutes after that defensive confusion in the 39th minute. Their back started playing with fear from there onwards. And that’s when Cameroon used their pace to exploit this weakness. Hence they scored those two quick goals.

Who had the better first-half?

STATS | Check out the first-half stats! #TotalAFCON2019#NGACMRpic.twitter.com/xTT1fjM4YX

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

The scoreboard reads…

HALF-TIME | Nigeria – Cameroon 1-2 #TotalAFCON2019 #NGACMRpic.twitter.com/Q0QTmR8XbZ

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

HALF-TIME

We’ve come to the end of the first-half. Cameroon go into dressing rooms leading Nigeria 2-1. What a half this was…

GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLL!!!

The Indomitable Lions roar as Njie fires them into the lead with a sublime finish. Bahoken did well to flick the ball for Njie, but the attacker had to do some work to do before firing past Akpeyi. 2-1 to Cameroon. What a comeback!

GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLL!!!

Cameroon level matters through Stephan Bahoken, who fires past Akpeyi from close range! It’s all square now! Samuel Etoó up on his feet in celebration of the goal. 1-1.

GOOOOAAAL | S. BAHOKEN scores a goal for Cameroon. Nigeria – Cameroon 1-1 #TotalAFCON2019#NGACMRpic.twitter.com/I0SjQOA5JM

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

WATCH: Ighalo’s opening goal for Nigeria courtesy of SuperSport

“It’s Odion Ighalooooooooooooo!”

The goal poacher finds the ball at his feet and fires home from close range, via deflection, to give the #SuperEagles the lead over Cameroon after 20 minutes.#AFCON2019pic.twitter.com/sYpaNaQzCg

— SuperSport ⚽️🏆 (@SuperSportTV) July 6, 2019

Two goals for Ighalo at Afcon 2019

GOAL! Odion Ighalo gives Nigeriathe lead! 🇳🇬

The former Watford man has now scored two goals at #AFCON2019#NGACMRpic.twitter.com/GKAKeknNYK

— Goal (@goal) July 6, 2019

GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLL!!!!

IGHALO FIRES NIGERIA INTO THE LEAD!! After a scramble inside the Cameroon box, the ball falls on the path of Ighalo whose deflected shot trickles into the back of the net. 1-0 to Nigeria.

Let’s see how the referee is going to handle this game

Nigeria 🇳🇬 vs Cameroon 🇨🇲 the referee is already hyper active from the very 1st minute #Afcon2019

— Jonah Uket (@uket88) July 6, 2019

Still no goals…

10 MINUTES | Alexandria Stadium, ALEXANDRIA#AFCON2019 Round of 16

Nigeria 🇳🇬 0-0 🇨🇲 Cameroon#TotalAFCON2019#tv3Afcon #NGACMR

— N U H U 🐝 (@NuhuAdams_) July 6, 2019

The end of the road for Nigeria?

I don’t see Nigeria beating Cameroon. This might be the end of Nigeria’s 2019 Nations Cup dreams #NGACAM #AFCON2019pic.twitter.com/iE2S0PXn1A

— Anything #PR (@thisissegun) July 6, 2019

Kick-off

We are underway at the Alexandria Stadium…

Two matches to look forward to tonight…

We take a look at #AFCON2019fixtures for the day!

Which two teams will make the quarter-finals?

🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇨🇲 Cameroon
🇪🇬 Egypt
🇿🇦 South Africapic.twitter.com/ItwtGlUQ6o

— Goal Nigeria (@GoalcomNigeria) July 6, 2019

WATCH: Our exclusive interview with Super Eagles legend Kanu

In this interview with @sportingshina, football great @papilokanu feels @Arsenal must emulate @ChelseaFC on just one thing if they want to regain greatness 👇 pic.twitter.com/TSfhQw8Kfp

— Goal Nigeria (@GoalcomNigeria) July 6, 2019

Nigeria v Cameroon have produced fireworks in previous

Nigeria🇳🇬 vs Cameroon🇨🇲 have never been short of classics!

How would this end today? pic.twitter.com/l8riRQu95Q

— Goal Nigeria (@GoalcomNigeria) July 6, 2019

In his own words: Nwankwo Kanu

2019 Afcon: Cameroon are scared of Nigeria – Kanu https://t.co/BK7pOZps37pic.twitter.com/lc6Y3LjK4h

— Goal Nigeria (@GoalcomNigeria) July 6, 2019

WATCH: Ndidi in his own words

‘It’s a game we really need to give 100%’ – @NGSuperEagles‘ @Ndidi25 upbeat ahead of Cameroon showdown. [By @sportingshina] #TotalAFCON2019pic.twitter.com/aa4O7OEkNO

— Goal Nigeria (@GoalcomNigeria) July 6, 2019

WATCH: Who is Alex Iwobi?

Profiling @NGSuperEaglesdangerman @alexiwobi!

How important can the 🇳🇬 forward be vs Cameroon 🇨🇲? 🤔#AFCON2019pic.twitter.com/WucazLEghJ

— Goal Nigeria (@GoalcomNigeria) July 6, 2019

Here is how the Super Eagles are lining up…

The team is IN!

Here’s how Nigeria will line up vs Cameroon! Fair enough?#AFCON2019pic.twitter.com/3IZUKbVGwG

— Goal Nigeria (@GoalcomNigeria) July 6, 2019

The Indomitable Lions are here…

The #IndomitableLions made a grande entrance…as usual 🎶#TotalAFCON2019 #NGACMRpic.twitter.com/q8PEXOVQLf

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

Starting XI: Nigeria v Cameroon

LINE UP | The starting XI for the upcoming match #NGACMR#TotalAFCON2019pic.twitter.com/YWUL3azXHv

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

The dressing rooms

The dressing rooms are 😍#NGACMR #TotalAFCON2019pic.twitter.com/Kbnsrna5Fu

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

The Alexandria Stadium looks ready for the match

Alexandria Stadium looks ready for #NGACMR 🏟️#TotalAFCON2019pic.twitter.com/Fr3Xm2qfhR

— CAF (@CAF_Online) July 6, 2019

Hello Africa!

Hi everyone, welcome to our coverage of the first match of this evening. It’s the Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon who are battling for a spot in the quarter-finals. I am Ernest Makhaya, and I will be your host tonight.