WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons beat Bayana Bayana to reach final

Nigeria’s Super Falcons on Tuesday beat holders, South Africa 2-1 to seal a place in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca, Morocco.

Captain, Rasheedat Ajibade got Justine Madugu’s side off to a flying start with the opener in the 45th minute.

She converted a penalty into the bottom corner touching Banyana Banyana goalie, Andile Dlamini after a foul by South Africa’s Bambanani Mbane.

This came after incessant attacking pressure from the Super Falcons including saves from Dlamini.

The 2022 champions, however came out strong in the second half hoping for an equalizer.

A foul by Osinachi Ohale inside the box led to another penalty which was converted by Linda Motlhalo in the hour mark to level things.

With the game heading towards extra time, a seeming cross by Michelle Alozie resulted into the winning goal in the additional minutes of the second half.

The win ensured that Nigeria will be playing in their 10th WAFCON final as they continue their quest to win their 10th title with mantra “Mission X”.

Ajibade was again named Woman of the Match as Nigeria will await the winner of the second semi final clash between hosts Morocco and Ghana. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)