US EditionBanyana Out! Heartbreak for SA as Late Goal Sees Nigeria Into Wafcon Final
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, JUL 22 – Michelle Alozie scored her first WAFCON goal in stoppage time to secure Nigeria's place in the final as they pursue a record 10th title, overcoming defending champions South Africa 2-1.
- In the WAFCON semi-final, the Super Falcons of Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory over Banyana Banyana of South Africa at Stade Larbi Zaouli, booking their final spot with Michelle Alozie’s stoppage-time strike.
- With nine WAFCON titles, Nigeria faces South Africa in a rivalry dating back to the 1995 African Women’s Championship, set by the competition's evolution since 1998.
- By the 60th minute, a handball by Bambanani Mbane earned Nigeria a first-half penalty scored by Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, and a foul by Osinachi Ohale produced a 60th-minute spot kick equalised by Linda Motlhalo.
- President Bola Tinubu called the performance `superlative`, and First Lady Remi Tinubu lauded the team as `shining example`.
- They will face either hosts Morocco or Ghana in the final on Saturday, July 26, as Nigeria aims for a record 10th WAFCON crown.
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WAFCON 2024: Michelle Alozie prays for South Africa's Gabriela Salgado
Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie, has reacted to her side’s 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON semi-final 2-1 victory over South Africa on Tuesday evening. Alozie also offered prayers for South Africa’s Gabriela Salgado to recover swiftly after she sustained a serious injury during the encounter. Recall that two goals from Rasheedat Ajibade and Alozie secured the win for Nigeria against Banyana Banyana at the Stade Larbi Zaouli. R…
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