2023 Africa Cup of Nations: We are ready for South Africa challenge in the semis, says Nigeria defender Ola Aina

Published on: 06 February 2024
2023 Africa Cup of Nations: We are ready for South Africa challenge in the semis, says Nigeria defender Ola Aina
Ola Aina

Nigeria defender, Ola Aina is upbeat ahead of the clash against South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

The Super Eagles will take on the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday, February 7, to fight for a place in the finals of the tournament in Ivory Coast.

Speaking ahead of the game, Nigeria defender Ola Aina said the Super Eagles have prepared very well and looking forward to the game.

"Myself and my teammates are ready for this challenge. The coach is hard on us when he needs to be, and lenient when he needs to be - there's a good balance to help us progress.

"The focus is solely on the South Africa game and getting the job done," Ola Aina stated in a pre-match interview.

The Nigerian full-back continued, "It's a massive match with so much at stake, including qualification for the 2023 AFCON final."

The game between Nigeria and South Africa is scheduled to kick off at 5 pm.

 

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