Nigeria vs South Africa — Pass Map

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Nigeria 1 – 1 South Africa

World Cup Qualification CAF · 07 Jun 2024

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Ball-playing defender anchors buildup

C. Bassey completed 63 passes at 88.7% accuracy with 75 touches, controlling possession from deep. His distribution reliability provided Nigeria a stable platform to construct attacks through the backline.

Creative spark despite limited finishing chances

A. Lookman registered 3 key passes despite zero expected assists, showing intelligent movement and positioning. His ability to find teammates in dangerous areas created opportunities even when the underlying metrics suggested scarcity.

Defensive presence dominates the action

R. Williams made 15 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries, and clearances in South Africa's defensive effort. His constant involvement on the ball and body demonstrated relentless work rate across all defensive actions.

Substitute delivers immediate attacking threat

R. Onyedika produced 2 key passes in just 10 minutes off the bench despite zero expected assists. His rapid impact from the substitutes' bench provided Nigeria a creative injection when they needed tempo changes.