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Alex Iwobi and Nigeria are through to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.

The progression came thanks to a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Wednesday evening, a game in which Arsenal man Iwobi provided an assist for his team's opening goal.

The 23-year-old provided the crucial pass for teammate Samuel Chukwueze to score from close range to give his country the lead in the 27th minute.

The African nation were able to keep that lead until well into the second half, but South Africa's Bongani Zungu found the net to level the scores in the 71st minute. With it looking like the game was going to extra time William Troost-Ekong sent Nigeria fans into raptures when he scored an 89th minute winner to send his nation through to the semi-final.

Iwobi is a player that isn't short of criticism for his performances in the Premier League for Arsenal. The wide player made 35 league appearances for the Gunners last season, although many of them were from the bench. The Nigerian has 15 goals and 27 assists in his 149 appearances in a red shirt.

The Arsenal man has been impressive for his country during this year's Africa cup of Nations, he provided another crucial goal in the country's 3-2 round of 16 victory over Cameroon.

His latest performances have caught the eye of Arsenal fans, with many wondering if he will be able to bring his international form back to the Emirates Stadium next season.