Nigeria and South Africa have met 15 times in competitive football since 1992.
“We know they have scored a lot of goals, but I have confidence in my team that we will be able to withstand any pressure from them,” Iwobi stressed.
“The players have come to realise that your mistake is mine and mine is yours.’’
Côte d’Ivoire will now face the winner of the round of 16 game between Mali and Burkina Faso.
Peseiro said the Nigerian team has been given a two-day off before work resumes for the quarter-final clash with Angola.
“The boys have shown exceptional skills, unwavering determination, and teamwork.”
Ademola Lookman scored twice as Nigeria earned a place in the AFCON quarter-final with a 2-0 win over Cameroon.
“We will now focus on our next match against Angola, who are having an excellent tournament,” he said.
Nigeria will face Angola, who defeated Namibia 3-0 earlier on Monday, in the quest for a place in the semifinals.
The Super Eagles defeated Guinea-Bissau by a lone goal to be second in Group A last Monday.
