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19th Nov 2014

Vine: Great strikes from Rantie dump Nigeria out of Africa Cup of Nations

2-2 draw means Nigeria won't feature in January's competiton

Kevin McGillicuddy

A brace from Tokelo Rantie dumps holders out

South Africa have dumped the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Nigeria out of the tournament tonight before it’s even started!

A 2-2 draw in the Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo means Nigeria won’t get the chance to defend their crown.

South Africa were on course for an historic win over the Super Eagles thanks to two goals from Tokelo Rantie but late strikes from substitute Aluko secured a draw.

It still wasn’t good enough to send them through to January’s competition which is now being held in Equatorial Guinea.

Rantie’s first was pretty special:

The second was pretty scrappy but the goalkeeper can be a little bit embarrassed about his attempted dive

 

 

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