WAFCON 2024: Nigeria Books Ticket to the Final Match
The first goal arrived in the 45+5th minute when Rasheedat Ajibade calmly converted a penalty after a VAR-checked handball, putting Nigeria in front .
Just three minutes later, South Africa responded immediately with Linda Motlhalo equalizing from another spot kick, restoring parity at 1–1.
The deadlock persisted until deep into stoppage time, where Nigeria struck again. In the 90+4th minute, substitute Michelle Alozie headed in a pinpoint corner to silence the crowd and send Nigeria through.
While the goal didn't appear in live commentary, multiple sources confirmed Nigeria's late breakthrough and 2–1 progression to the final.
It was a match of two contrasting styles — South Africa dominating possession, Nigeria imposing their physicality and aerial strength.
Banyana applied relentless pressure after halftime but were undone by Nigeria's prowess.
The result sends Nigeria into Saturday's final with momentum and belief in their pursuit of a 10th WAFCON title, while South Africa's title defense concludes here.
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