Michelle Alozie scored the late winner as Nigeria Super Falcons beat South Africa 2-1 to qualify for WAFCON 2024 final, MySportDab reports.
It was a tough first 45 minutes for both Women National teams who provided opportunities but the Super Falcons were already cruising.
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There was so much which happened between both giant when it comes to Women Football in Africa as they clash for the first semifinal game.
The odds was favorable to both teams regardless of their results during their quarterfinal games which had different outcomes.
The Banyana Banyana had to make sure they soaked in all the pressure and did enough to get a couple of opportunities of their own which did not count.
Both Women’s side kept at it until a late handball which gifted the Super Falcons an opportunity from the penalty spot.
Rasheedat Ajibade stepped up and calmly scored in the 45th minutes which made sure the scoreline became 1-0 as they pushed on.
The only goal was the talking point as things came to an end after 45 minutes with a 1-0 scoreline between both Women’s team.
Priorities resumed in the second half with both side deploying a new tactics to make sure they claimed the day.
Banyana Banyana grabbed the equalizer after a penalty which was beautifully finished by Linda Motlhalo to make things 1-1 in the 60th minute.
Michelle Alozie late cross beat the goalkeeper to ensure the Super Falcons of Nigeria earned a 2-1 victory and qualify for the WAFCON Final.
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