Former Kaizer Chiefs head coach Sergio dos Santos has warned the Bafana Bafana technical team not to fall for Nigeria's mind games.
Current Serie A Footballer Of The Year and CAF Footballer Of The Year Victor Osimhen is doubtful for Nigeria's semi-final encounter against South Africa due to some stomach bug.
The Africa Cup Of Nations encounter will be played on Wednesday at Stade Bouake, 19:00.
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"Nigeria is trying to send a curve ball," Santos tells KickOff.
"I can tell you that man Victor Osimhen is the main man for Nigeria.
"And they want to make Bafana Bafana feel a bit relaxed. But I don't think he has played that well so far.
"I don't think he can be as good as we know he can be. But he is a very dangerous player we know that.
"But we mustn't worry too much about what the newspapers are saying, and I'm sure the coaching staff is going to make sure that they are prepared regardless of whether he is playing or not.
"Although they beat Angola, I don't think that they played exceptionally well.
"And him specifically, he was not very much in the game, so it's possible that maybe there was a little stomach bug there or something you never know.
"But one thing is for sure, with him or without him Nigeria is a tough team.
"But Bafana Bafana has got better with each game. Hugo Broos has done a fantastic job with the team, The players are looking good they believe in themselves, and the only worry I have is Percy Tau. He is struggling.
"Tau has never been himself since the tournament began.
"We must just be ready for Osimhen in case he is there. We must not worry about what the doctors are saying."
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