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Afcon 2019: Okocha reveals how Nigeria-South Africa rivalry started

Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha is looking forward to an "interesting" encounter when the three-time African champions lock horns with South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium.

Ahead of the quarterfinal outing at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the two countries had previously met in the continental showpiece twice - in 2000 and 2004 - and the Super Eagles came out victorious on both occasions, with Okocha playing a key role in both.

The former Super Eagles captain has recalled how the rivalry between both countries started and why Cairo is a good venue for the match.