The Super Falcons of Nigeria defeated South Africa’a Banyana Banyana in the first leg of the CAF Women’s Olympics qalifier.>>>CONTINUE READING HERE
The match ended in a slim victory for the Super Falcons as they edged their rivals 1 nil courtesy of Rasheedat Ajibade’s first half goal.
Nigeria started the match the better side with a couple of chances created in the early stages.
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Eventually, the breakthrough came with a few minutes to the end of the first half as Noko Matlou brought down Chiwendu Iheuzo in the box.
Super Falcons v Banyana Banyana 2024 Olympics Qualifier Abuja
Captain of the day, Rasheedat Ajibade stepped up and converted calmly as she gave the Super Falcons the lead.
Nigeria came close to doubling their advantage a few minutes after restart but Kaylin Swart stopped the effort.
Reigning CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, Chiamaka Nnadozie was called to action as the South Africans came alive in the second half.
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The Paris FC goalkeeper stopped Jermaine Seoposenwe shot to keep the scoreline at 1-0.
Banyana Banyana continued their flurry of attacks but Nnadozie stood her ground in between the sticks as she made another brilliant save to stop the visitors from equalising.
With four minutes left on the clock, the Super Falcons almost doubled their tally but Kaylin Swart yet again made another save as the match ended 1 nil in favour of Randy Waldrum’s team.
The second leg will take place on Tuesday, 9th April at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The winner on aggregate will qualify for the Summer Olympics in Paris.>>>CONTINUE READING HERE
