A formality for Nigerians

26 March 2008 - 02:00
By unknown

There is nothing but pride to play for for the South African Under-23s against Nigeria in the Beijing Olympics qualifier at Abuja Stadium tonight (6pm SA time).

There is nothing but pride to play for for the South African Under-23s against Nigeria in the Beijing Olympics qualifier at Abuja Stadium tonight (6pm SA time).

The hosts need to book themselves a place in the Olympics by grabbing the three points at stake.

A draw or defeat will see Nigeria's arch rivals and west Africa neighbours, Ghan,a going through to China in August on a better goal difference. - Ramatsiyi Moholoa