WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Defeat South Africa To Qualify For Nations Cup Final

Nigeria’s Super Falcons defeated South Africa to qualify for the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), after a 2-1 score on Tuesday in Casablanca.

The match, played with high intensity, saw the Super Falcons take the lead in the first half through Rasheedat Ajibade, who calmly converted from the penalty spot in the 45th minute to give Nigeria a 1-0 advantage heading into the break.

Earlier in the game, South Africa were forced into a substitution in the 26th minute after striker Hildah Magaia was withdrawn due to injury, with Thubelihle Makhubela coming on in her place.

Meanwhile, South Africa responded strongly in the second half and levelled the score in the 60th minute when Linda Motlhalo converted a penalty to make it 1-1.

With the game seemingly headed for extra time, Nigeria found the winner deep into stoppage time.

Michelle Alozie struck in the 90+4th minute after a setup from Esther Okoronkwo, sealing a dramatic win for the Falcons.

Substitutions from both sides added to the pace and physicality of the match, with the Super Falcons showing greater composure in the final moments.

The result means Nigeria will now have the chance to win a record-extending 10th WAFCON title as they await the winner of the other semi-final between hosts Morocco and Ghana’s Black Queens.