Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said his team's fighting spirit could be the key factor in their quarter-final match against South Africa at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
The Super Eagles set a date with Stuart Baxter's side in the last eight after beating reigning champions Cameroon 3-2 in the Round of 16 on Saturday.
Meanwhile, South Africa defied the odds and shocked host nation Egypt 1-0 to advance to the quarter-final.
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Ahead of their third meeting on the continental stage, Rohr stated Bafana Bafana are now favourites for the Afcon title but his team will fight for victory at the Cairo International Stadium.