Nigeria Defeat South Africa 2-1 to Reach WAFCON Final
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana on Tuesday at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. Rasheedat Ajibade put Nigeria ahead in the 35th minute from the penalty spot after Folashade Ijamilusi was fouled in the box. South Africa fought back early in the second half, with Linda Motlhalo converting a penalty in the 58th minute to level the score. With the game finely poised, Nigeria’s resilience paid off as they capitalized on a late counterattack to secure the winning goal, sealing a dramatic 2-1 triumph. The result sends the Super Falcons to yet another WAFCON final, where they will battle for a record-extending 10th title.