Match statistics snapshot
- Nigeria fired more attempts (15 vs 8 shots).
- South Africa was more accurate in front of goal (50% on target vs 33%).
- Nigeria held more of the ball (57% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Nigeria | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | ||
| 0Lead | Offsides | 11 |
| 11Lead | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 6 |
| Shots off target |
|---|
| 3 |
| 5Lead | Shots on target | 4 |
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| 4Lead | Shots outside the box | 3 |
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| 15Lead | Total shots | 8 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Nigeria | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 57%Lead | Ball possession | 43% |
| 86%Lead | Pass accuracy | 85% |
| 414Lead | Accurate passes | 313 |
| 482Lead | Total passes | 368 |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Nigeria | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Corner kicks | 3 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Nigeria | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 4Lead | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 3 | Goalkeeper saves | 4Lead |
| Goals prevented |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Nigeria | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 8Lead | Fouls | 16 |
| Red cards | ||
| 1Lead | Yellow cards | 3 |