By Pelumi Ameen
A Michelle Alozie’s stoppage time goal broke the hearts of South-Africans but sent the Super Falcons to the finals of the Women’s African Nations Cup (WAFCON).
The back-breaking goal sealed a hard-fought 2-1 win for the Super Falcons against Banyana Banyana of South Africa in Tuesday’s semi-final.
With the game heading for extra-time Alozie sent in a long ball into the box, which the South African keeper misjudged, with the ball eventually landing in the net after an awkward bounce.
Earlier, Rasheedat Ajibade gave Nigeria the lead, converting a penalty kick in the first half, but Linda Motlhalo equalised for Banyana Banyana also from the penalty spot in the second half.
This is the Super Falcons’ first appearance in the final since the 2018 tournament in Ghana.
South Africa bossed the possession 55-45 but the Super Falcons had seven shots on target to the opposition’s three.
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