Nigeria vs south africa news
Here are some recent news articles and updates on Nigeria vs South Africa:
Sports
- Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated South Africa's Bafana Bafana 2-1 in a friendly match on November 16, 2022, in Abuja, Nigeria. (Source: BBC Sport)
- South Africa's Bafana Bafana won 2-1 against Nigeria's Super Eagles in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on March 25, 2022, in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Source: ESPN)
Economy
- Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to strengthen economic ties, with a focus on trade and investment, during a meeting between the two countries' presidents in 2022. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria)
- South Africa's economy has been growing faster than Nigeria's in recent years, with a GDP growth rate of 2.2% in 2022 compared to Nigeria's 2.1%. (Source: Bloomberg)
Politics
- Nigeria and South Africa have been at odds over issues such as xenophobia and trade, but the two countries have been working to improve their relations in recent years. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Nigeria in 2022, where he met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss issues such as trade and security. (Source: The Cable)
Other
- Nigeria and South Africa have been competing for influence in the African Union, with Nigeria seeking to maintain its position as the continent's largest economy and South Africa pushing for greater representation. (Source: The Africa Report)
- The two countries have also been cooperating on issues such as security and counter-terrorism, with Nigeria seeking South Africa's expertise in combating terrorism. (Source: News24)