Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina, has expressed the Super Eagles readiness to face South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday.

Aina spoke at the pre-match press conference ahead of the game which will see Nigeria go for a fourth consecutive victory over the Bafana Bafana in the history of the tournament.

It is going to be a good game between two good teams. Myself and my teammates are ready for this challenge, Aina who has played a vital role at AFCON 2023 said about the clash.

Aina was also asked by a reporter to speak on the management style of Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro. The former Chelsea, Torino and Fulham defender said nice things about Peseiro.

I think he is a good coach. He is hard on us when he needs to do that and lenient when he needs to, the 26-year-old said.

There is a correct balance from the manager as he has always tried his best to help the players do things the right way.

Meanwhile, the game will be the fourth between Nigeria and South Africa at AFCON level with the Super Eagles winning the previous three by an aggregate score of 8-1.

The two countries last met in the semi-finals of the AFCON in 2000 with Nigeria winning the game 2-0 in Lagos courtesy of a brace from former Ajax Amsterdam winger, Tijani Babangida. (The Guardian)