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Nigeria v Banyana: ‘They Took the Crown From Us, We Want to Do the Same’ - Falcons Coach

CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, JUL 22 – The semifinal match offers $500,000 prize money as Nigeria aims to reclaim the title and South Africa defends their championship in a fierce rivalry at WAFCON 2024.

  • On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Stade Larbi Zaouli, Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 2-1 to reach the final, securing their place in the championship match.
  • The semifinal represents the latest chapter in their rivalry as Nigeria’s Super Falcons have not conceded and scored nine goals, South Africa’s Banyana Banyana remain unbeaten in regulation since 2018.
  • South Africa drew level when Linda Motlhalo converted a spot-kick, and the winner arrived in stoppage time through Michelle Alozie’s long-range effort.
  • Both sides have already earned $300,000 and will vie for $500,000 with a win, as the winner advances to face Ghana or Morocco in the final.
  • A spot in Saturday’s final also carries a $500,000 prize after doubling this year’s reward, with Morocco facing Ghana at 9 PM and the final set for Saturday.
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Alozie goal gives Nigeria 2-1 win over South Africa in Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinals

Michelle Alozie's long ball bounced into the goal in stoppage time to give Nigeria a 2-1 victory over South Africa and send the Super Falcons into the final at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

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