News: South Africa Knocks Nigeria Out Of AFCON 2015

African champions, Nigeria will not defend its title at next-year’s tournament in Equatorial Guinea after playing a disappointing 2-2 draw with South Africa today, Wednesday November 19 for the African Nations Cup qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.

South Africa got its two goals through Tokelo Rantie, while Sone Aluko who plies his trade with Hull City in the English Premiership League, salvaged some pride for Nigeria by scoring two goals for the Eagles, the last coming in the 93rd minute.

With this result, Nigeria is out of AFCON 2015,sadly!