Nigeria’s Super Falcons sealed a dramatic 2‑1 victory over defending champions South Africa in a thrilling semifinal clash Tuesday in Casablanca, Morocco, earning a spot in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final.
With the match delicately poised at 1‑1, Super Falcons’ midfielder Michele Alozie produced a moment of magic in stoppage time.
Receiving a hopeful, lofted pass and breaking clear, Alozie weaved past the South African defence before unleashing a powerful strike past goalkeeper Andile Dlamini to complete the comeback.
South Africa leveled earlier in the first half via penalty, equalizing after Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade had converted a first-half penalty.
Despite strong possession and concerted pressure from Banyana Banyana, the South Africans were unable to hold onto their lead.
This victory marks a personal milestone for Nigeria, as they dismantled the holders to book their place in the final. It also serves as sweet revenge, after South Africa had ended Nigeria’s WAFCON campaign in the previous edition.
The Super Falcons will now await the winner of the other semifinal between Morocco and Ghana as they chase a record‑extending 10th WAFCON title. South Africa’s campaign, by contrast, comes to an end in disappointing fashion.
