Super Eagles not ready to perch

Nigeria's defender William Ekong celebrates his goal during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-final football match between Nigeria and South Africa at Cairo International Stadium on July 9, 2019. [AFP]

William Troost-Ekong's late winner sent Nigeria through to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday after a tense 2-1 victory over South Africa in Cairo.

Samuel Chukwueze fired the Super Eagles ahead in the first half in front of a healthy, largely pro-Nigerian crowd at the 75,000-capacity Cairo International Stadium.