| 01.06.2008 | Abuja | Abuja National Stadium | 50 000 |
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Nigeria | 2:0 (2:0) | South Africa | |
| [1] Vincent Enyeama, [2] Joseph Yobo, [3] Taye Taiwo, [5] Obinna Nwaneri, [6] Mohammed Yusuf, [7] John Utaka, [8] Aiyegbeni Yakubu, [10] John Obi Mikel, [15] Ikechukwu Uche, [16] Kalu Uche, [17] Yussuf Ayila | [1] Rowen Fernandez, [3] Tsepo Masilela, [4] Aaron Mokoena, [5] Bevan Fransman, [6] Macbeth Sibaya, [7] Lance Davids, [9] Surprise Moriri, [10] Steven Pienaar, [11] Bryce Moon, [13] Kagiso Dikgacoi, [18] Delron Buckley |
| Coach:Amodu Shaibu | Santana Joel (BRA) |
| Scorers:10' Ikechukwu Uche, 44' Obinna Nwaneri | |
| Substitutions:60' in [18] Victor Anichebe out Aiyegbeni Yakubu, 68' in [14] Seyi Olofinjana out Yussuf Ayila, 69' in [4] Nwankwo Kanu out Kalu Uche |
60' in [17] Thembinkosi Fanteni out Delron Buckley, 77' in [12] Excellent Walaza out Steven Pienaar, 82' in [14] Innocent Mdledle out Tsepo Masilela |
| Cautions: | 25' Kagiso Dikgacoi, 52' Aaron Mokoena, 70' Macbeth Sibaya |
| Referee:Coulibaly Koman (MLI) Fourth Official:Sidibe Ousmane (MLI) |
Assistant referee:Achik Redouane (MAR), Manuel Candido Inacio (ANG) |
