Latest news with #Alozie
The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
WAFCON 2024 semifinals: Nigeria knocks South Africa out; Morocco joins Super Falcons with win on penalties
Michelle Alozie's long ball bounced into the goal in stoppage time to give Nigeria a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Tuesday and send the Super Falcons into the final at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Falcons have won nine WAFCON titles. Disappointed by their fourth-place finish in the 2022 tournament, they dubbed their goal to win this event as 'Mission X.' Alozie, who plays in the National Women's Soccer League for the Houston Dash, sent the ball forward from distance four minutes into stoppage time. Although two teammates were in front of South Africa's net, neither of them touched the ball as it bounced into the goal. Rasheedat Ajibade, who plays for Atlético Madrid, converted a penalty just before half-time to put Nigeria ahead 1-0. The Super Falcons were awarded the penalty because of a handball in the box. South Africa, the defending WAFCON champion, pulled even on Linda Motlhalo's penalty in the 60th minute. Nigeria, which had not previously conceded a goal in the tournament, routed Zambia 5-0 in the quarterfinals to advance. South Africa, led by coach Desiree Ellis, advanced on penalties after a scoreless draw with Senegal. There was a scary moment in the 84th minute when South Africa midfielder Gabriela Salgado went down with an injury and players from both teams frantically gestured for help. Salgado was stretchered off with her left leg heavily wrapped as her teammates sobbed. The crowd at Stade Larbi Zaouli chanted her name. Morocco sets final with Nigeria Goalkeeper Khadija Er-Rmichi blocked Comfort Yeboah's attempt as host Morocco advanced to the championship of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Tuesday. Ghana took a first-half lead. Er-Rmichi got a hand on Josephine Bonsu's header, but it bounced off the post and skittered across the goal for Stella Nyamekye to push it into the net in the 26th minute. Morocco equalised in the 55th when Sakina Ouzraoui bounced a pass from her chest to her feet and scored from underneath diving Ghana goalkeeper Cynthia Konlan. ALSO READ: Why is CAF investigating Algeria at WAFCON 2024? Scoreless for the rest of regulation, the match went to extra time at Rabat's Olympic Stadium. Morocco has seen its national team rise in recent years. The team reached the WAFCON final in 2022 but fell to South Africa. Morocco also went to the Women's World Cup for the first time in 2023 and advanced to the round of 16. Morocco advanced to the semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Mali, while Ghana downed Algeria 4-2 on penalties after a scoreless draw.
San Francisco Chronicle
22-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Alozie goal gives Nigeria 2-1 win over South Africa in Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinals
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Michelle Alozie's long ball bounced into the goal in stoppage time to give Nigeria a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Tuesday and send the Super Falcons into the final at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will play the winner of the late match in Rabat between host Morocco and Ghana for the title on Saturday. The Super Falcons have won nine WAFCON titles. Disappointed by their fourth-place finish in the 2022 tournament, the Super Falcons dubbed their goal to win this event as 'Mission X.' Alozie, who plays in the National Women's Soccer League for the Houston Dash, sent the ball forward from distance four minutes into stoppage time. Although two teammates were in front South Africa's net, neither of them touched the ball as it bounced into the goal. Rasheedat Ajibade, who plays for Atlético Madrid, converted a penalty just before halftime to put Nigeria ahead 1-0. The Super Falcons were awarded the penalty because of a handball in the box. South Africa, the defending WAFCON champions, pulled even on Linda Motlhalo's penalty in the 60th minute. Nigeria, which had not previously conceded a goal in the tournament, routed Zambia 5-0 in the quarterfinals to advance. South Africa, led by coach Desiree Ellis, advanced on penalties after a scoreless draw with Senegal. There was a scary moment in the 84th minute when South Africa midfielder Gabriela Salgado went down with an injury and players from both teams frantically gestured for help. Salgado was stretchered off with her left leg heavily wrapped as her teammates sobbed. The crowd at Stade Larbi Zaouli chanted her name. ___
Hamilton Spectator
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Alozie goal gives Nigeria 2-1 win over South Africa in Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinals
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Michelle Alozie's long ball bounced into the goal in stoppage time to give Nigeria a 2-1 victory over South Africa on Tuesday and send the Super Falcons into the final at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will play the winner of the late match in Rabat between host Morocco and Ghana for the title on Saturday. The Super Falcons have won nine WAFCON titles. Disappointed by their fourth-place finish in the 2022 tournament, the Super Falcons dubbed their goal to win this event as 'Mission X.' Alozie, who plays in the National Women's Soccer League for the Houston Dash, sent the ball forward from distance four minutes into stoppage time. Although two teammates were in front South Africa's net, neither of them touched the ball as it bounced into the goal. Rasheedat Ajibade, who plays for Atlético Madrid, converted a penalty just before halftime to put Nigeria ahead 1-0. The Super Falcons were awarded the penalty because of a handball in the box. South Africa, the defending WAFCON champions, pulled even on Linda Motlhalo's penalty in the 60th minute. Nigeria, which had not previously conceded a goal in the tournament, routed Zambia 5-0 in the quarterfinals to advance. South Africa, led by coach Desiree Ellis, advanced on penalties after a scoreless draw with Senegal. There was a scary moment in the 84th minute when South Africa midfielder Gabriela Salgado went down with an injury and players from both teams frantically gestured for help. Salgado was stretchered off with her left leg heavily wrapped as her teammates sobbed. The crowd at Stade Larbi Zaouli chanted her name. ___ AP soccer:
USA Today
20-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Top 2026 basketball prospect reportedly schedules visit to Alabama
According to a report, one of the nation's top high school basketball prospects has scheduled a visit to the Alabama Crimson Tide. That prospect is Ikenna Alozie, who, according to Rivals' Joe Tipton, has reportedly scheduled an upcoming official visit to Alabama for the weekend of Sept. 6, the same weekend as the Crimson Tide's game vs. UL Monroe. Alozie also previously narrowed down his list of finalists to eight back in June, with the Crimson Tide making the cut alongside Arizona, Gonzaga, Houston, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, and Washington. According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Alozie is currently ranked as the nation's No. 10 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class, as well as the No. 5 combo guard nationally. A five-star prospect, Alozie is also ranked as the No. 2 player in the state of Arizona where he attends Dream City Christian. Alabama does not currently have a player committed in their 2026 recruiting class. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Five-Star Point Guard Considering Alabama Amongst Other Elite Schools
Five-Star Point Guard Considering Alabama Amongst Other Elite Schools originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The No. 10-ranked basketball player in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Industry Ranking, is down to eight schools, one of which is the Alabama Crimson Tide, according to Joe Tipton of On3. Advertisement Five-star Ikenna Alozie is considering some of the elite college basketball programs, including the Kentucky Wildcats, the Kansas Jayhawks, and the Arizona Wildcats. Alozie is ranked the No. 2 player in Arizona and the No. 5 combo guard by 247Sports. He had offers from over 20 of the top schools in the country, but now he will focus on his top eight and work on organizing official visits. Rivals The Nigerian-born recruit has taken one official visit to the Washington Huskies, who also made his top eight. Alozie has also visited his home state school in Arizona on an unofficial visit. Alabama will look to get him on campus before the season and maybe through the season. Advertisement The Crimson Tide offered Alozie in 2024, and his relationship with head coach Nate Oats is reportedly strong. They have yet to gain a commitment from the 2026 class but have had a strong 2025 recruiting class. They recently announced Collins Onyejiaka was heading to Alabama and was originally from the 2026 class but reclassified to 2025. Oats has also added three top players, all four-star prospects. The Crimson Tide made it to the Elite Eight in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, falling to the Duke Blue Devils. Oats will hope to go further than that with the roster he has compiled from recruiting and the transfer portal. Related: Alabama Guard Receives Major Update on Eligibility This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
