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Hosts Morocco to take on Nigeria in African women's final
RABAT :Morocco and Nigeria will meet on Saturday to decide the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after both came through gritty semi-final encounters on Tuesday. Hosts Morocco edged Ghana on penalties at Rabat's Stade Olympique while earlier Nigeria ended the reign of defending champions South Africa with a last-gasp 2-1 victory in their clash in Casablanca. Michelle Alozie's floating free kick was missed by both the onrushing Nigerian attacker and the South African goalkeeper and floated into the net for the winner four minutes into stoppage time. Rasheedat Ajibade had given nine-time winners Nigeria the lead from the penalty-spot on the stroke of halftime, before South Africa struck back with a spotkick of their own in the 60th minute, converted by Linda Motlhalo. Just as it seemed extra time would be needed, Alozie floated a cross deep into the box that beat South Africa goalkeeper Andile Dlamini who was under pressure from two Nigerian forwards. Ghana had not been given much chance against Morocco, who were supported by a capacity crowd, but took a 26th-minute lead through Stella Nyameke. Morocco came back to equalise after halftime through Sakina Ouzraoui and then won 4-2 on penalties after extra and South Africa will decide third place in Casablanca on Friday with the final in Rabat on Saturday. The tournament was originally set for last year but postponed because it clashed with the women's soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics. The next Women's Cup of Nations is scheduled to be played in Morocco again next year.
Reuters
a day ago
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Hosts Morocco to take on Nigeria in African women's final
RABAT, July 22 (Reuters) - Morocco and Nigeria will meet on Saturday to decide the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after both came through gritty semi-final encounters on Tuesday. Hosts Morocco edged Ghana on penalties at Rabat's Stade Olympique while earlier Nigeria ended the reign of defending champions South Africa with a last-gasp 2-1 victory in their clash in Casablanca. Michelle Alozie's floating free kick was missed by both the onrushing Nigerian attacker and the South African goalkeeper and floated into the net for the winner four minutes into stoppage time. Rasheedat Ajibade had given nine-time winners Nigeria the lead from the penalty-spot on the stroke of halftime, before South Africa struck back with a spotkick of their own in the 60th minute, converted by Linda Motlhalo. Just as it seemed extra time would be needed, Alozie floated a cross deep into the box that beat South Africa goalkeeper Andile Dlamini who was under pressure from two Nigerian forwards. Ghana had not been given much chance against Morocco, who were supported by a capacity crowd, but took a 26th-minute lead through Stella Nyameke. Morocco came back to equalise after halftime through Sakina Ouzraoui and then won 4-2 on penalties after extra time. Ghana and South Africa will decide third place in Casablanca on Friday with the final in Rabat on Saturday. The tournament was originally set for last year but postponed because it clashed with the women's soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics. The next Women's Cup of Nations is scheduled to be played in Morocco again next year.
BBC News
12-07-2025
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Morocco vs Senegal Wafcon 2024 preview
Host kontri Morocco and Senegal go face each oda for dia last Group A game for di ongoing Women's Africa Cup of nations. Na for di Olympique stadium for Rabat di match go happun. Even as most of di stadium dey dey almost empty since di tournament start, e dey expected say home fan go turn up. Di Atlas Lionesses of Morocco need only draw to qualify for di quarter-finals. Meanwhile di Senegal team go dey hope to win to qualify for di next round. Dis match go test di tactics and mental strength of both teams. Wetin di coaches tok Morocco coach, Jorge Vilda chook tok say "We don dey prepare for dis competition for ova two months. Physically, we tank di medical staff, we dey ready." Di coach of Morocco wey from Spain agree say Senegal don improve dia game. "Dem get a cohesive team, dem get capable and surprising players. We gatz to dey ready." Senegal coach, Mame Moussa Cissé tok about mental preparation: "Our team identity dey based on individual responsibility and collective commitment. Di girls know say dem gatz raise dia game " Senegal no go only face Morocco but di crowd and supporters wey go dey di stadium. "E go make dis type of match sweet di more ...we love dis atmosphere. And strong Senegalese community dey hia" Cisse conclude For Senegal, dia captain Korka Fall na experience player wey bin dey play for di team for ova 13 years. Di striker go dey important for di copper queens for dis game; she herself tok say "I don change a lot. I don sabi my body well well wia I dey protect am to be stronger mentally." Host kontri Morocco bin prove dia spirit for dia opening game wit a late draw wit Zambia for di Wafcon 2024. Di Atlas Lionesses try against Zambia, but Ghizlane Chebbak long-range strike for dia 88th minute bin share di points. For di second game, Morocco beat DR Congo 4-2, while Senegal lost 3-2 to Zambia.
