Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a spot in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after defeating South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 2-1 in a thrilling semi-final match on July 22, 2025.
Match Highlights:
- First Half: Rasheedat Ajibade scored a penalty in the 45th minute, giving Nigeria a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.
- Second Half: Linda Motlhalo equalized for South Africa with a penalty in the 60th minute, making it 1-1.
- Winning Goal: Michelle Alozie sealed the win for Nigeria in the 90+4th minute, scoring after a setup from Esther Okoronkwo ¹ ².
This victory puts Nigeria one step closer to their record-extending 10th WAFCON title, dubbed ‘Mission X’. South Africa, on the other hand, will look to bounce back in the third-place playoff against Ghana ¹.
