Nigeria vs South Africa 1-2 Highlights Match Reaction Women Afcon Super Falcons Banyana 2022 News

Nigeria vs South Africa 1-2 Highlights Match Reaction Women Afcon Super Falcons Banyana 2022 News

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AWCON 2022: NIGERIA BEGINS TITLE DEFENSE WITH LOSS TO SOUTH AFRICA Banyana Banyana of South Africa defeated the Nigeria Super Falcons 2-1 in their group opener to get their defense of the AWCON 2022 championship off to a bad start.

The Super Falcons, who had hoped to take revenge on the Banyana Banyana for their defeat at the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament, were forced to nurse their wounds once more in Rabat at the Stade Moulay Hassan.

The Banyana Banyana used their young team to prevent the Super Falcons from keeping the ball away from Asisat Oshoala. With the Super Eagles having the advantage in possession and having two chances on goal along with four corner kicks, the South African goalkeeper made some excellent stops to prevent her team from conceding going into halftime.

When play resumed, Super Falcons attempted to break the tie, but Banyana Banyana goalie Dlamini stopped them from taking the lead right away. South Africa finally got the chance they have been waiting for in the 60th minute, as Jermaine Seoposenwe outpaced her marker to give the Banyana Banyana the lead.

Two minutes later, South Africa doubled their lead through Hildah Magaia. Rasheedat Ajibade almost pulled one back for the Super Falcons but her effort was easily gathered by Dlamini. In an effort to counter, Waldrum replaced Ifeoma Onumonu and Oshoala with Uchenna and Francis Ordega.

But it was Atletico Madrid Feminine forward, Ajibade who scored in added minutes to reduce the deficit as the Super Falcons suffered a loss in their opening Group C game. Linda Motlhalo of South Africa won the TotalEnergies Woman of the Match award for her performance.