'Going to be a big one' - South Africa hero Ronwen Williams looking forward to facing Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen
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Ronwen Williams looking forward to facing Osimhen || Imago

'Going to be a big one' - South Africa hero Ronwen Williams looking forward to facing Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen

Stephen Oladehinde 15:01 - 04.02.2024

South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is anticipating a clash with Super Eagles striker Ronwen Williams Victor Osimhen in the semi-final.

The Bafana Bafana’s secured a semi-final spot after knocking out Cape Verde on penalties thanks to the heroics of Ronwen Williams.

The Goalkeeper saved four penalties for Cape Verde to send his country to the semi-final for the first time since 2000.

The Super Eagles and South Africa will square off at the Stade de la Paix in Bouaké as they look to book a place in the final.

Ronwen Williams on facing Osimhen

The 32-year-old has acknowledged that he understands the significance of Wednesday's match and is looking forward to playing against a Nigerian team led by Victor Osimhen. 

South Africa hero Ronwen Williams || Imago
South Africa hero Ronwen Williams || Imago

After the victory over Cape Verde, Ronwen Williams said in the mixed zone when asked if it was special to play Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, the current African Footballer of the Year, as reported by Allnigeriasoccer.

Ronwen said, "It's special just to be part of the Africa Cup of Nations, seeing all these amazing African players playing in big teams in Europe, doing wonderful things so we are just glad we can show our worth as well as South Africans.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen | Imago
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen | Imago

"We know it's going to be a big one coming up so we need to prepare accordingly and we are looking forward to the challenge."

With four straight clean sheets at the ongoing tournament in Ivory Coast, the goalkeepers for South Africa and Nigeria are in excellent form going into the much-awaited semifinal match.