Nigeria Defeats South Africa to Reach WAFCON Final

Nigeria's Super Falcons defeated South Africa's Banyana Banyana 2-1 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, with Michelle Alozie scoring the match-winner in stoppage time. The win ends South Africa's title defense and sends Nigeria to the final, where they aim for a record 10th WAFCON title. The match saw penalties from both sides and highlighted the fierce rivalry between the teams. South Africa, after previously overcoming Senegal in a penalty shootout, will now compete for third place following a resilient tournament run. The result secures Nigeria's automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA Women's World Cup. The outcome further underscores the significance of the rivalry and the high stakes of African women's football.