South Africa have defeated Nigeria’s Super Falcons 2-1 in the opening game of Group C of the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.
Nine-time champions and FIFA World Cup ever-present Nigeria were also defeated by South AFrica 10 months ago and on home soil in the final match of the first edition of Aisha Buhari Women’s Tournament.
In the opening 10 minutes, the two sides had chances to score but failed to utilize them.
Tony Payne and Asisat Oshoala linked up well but the latter met a brick wall inside the area.
Banyana Banyana were more purposeful in their approach to the game as they looked very fast, especially on the transition.
The first half ended goalless with the two coaches having a lot to say to their wards.
At the beginning of the second half, Ayanda Dlamini, South Africa goalkeeper, denied Falcons an early lead before Jermaine Seoposenwe deservedly put South Africa in front at the hour mark.
Two minutes later, Hildah Magaia doubled the lead for the Banyana Banyana.
Atletico Madrid forward Rasheedat Ajibade tried to reduce the deficit but she was prevented from scoring by Dlamini
Despite the introduction of Vivian Ikechukwu, Uchenna Kanu and Francisca Ordega, the Super Falcons could only get a consolatory goal to reduce the tally as the game ended 2-1 in favour of Desiree Ellis girls.
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