The Digest: The Super Falcons secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over South Africa in the WAFCON 2024 semi-final, thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time goal from Michelle Alozie. This victory sees Nigeria reach their first final since 2018.Key Points:
- Michelle Alozie’s stoppage-time strike sent the Super Falcons to the final, breaking South Africa’s dominance.
- Rasheedat Ajibade opened the scoring for Nigeria with a penalty, while Linda Motlhalo equalized for South Africa with a second-half penalty.
- Despite South Africa controlling possession (55-45), Nigeria had the edge with seven shots on target compared to South Africa’s three.
- The Super Falcons will face either hosts Morocco or Ghana’s Black Queens in the final on Saturday, July 26.
- South Africa led in pass accuracy (73%) while Nigeria had 66%.
The victory marks a significant moment for Nigeria as they look to add to their WAFCON title collection. The Super Falcons' resilience and attacking prowess will be key in their showdown.
