AWCON 2022 Update : Super Falcons lose to Africa in opening game

Tremendous Falcons failed to carry their very own and misplaced 1-2 to perennial rivals South Africa of their opening sport of the Africa Girls Cup of Nations on Monday.

Two fast objectives proved the distinction in what was termed the ultimate earlier than ultimate when the attracts had been held. Jermaine Seoposenwe who returned to the Banyana Banyana set-up for the primary time since 2019 broke the impasse within the 61st minute earlier than Hildah Tholakele Magaia doubled the lead by way of an unstoppable shot solely two minutes later.

Rasheedat Ajibdate scored deep in stoppage time to seize the comfort.

The win was an indication of South Africa’s dominance over Nigeria in recent times. Earlier than Monday’s conflict, the Tremendous Falcons had not received or scored towards South Africa within the continental showpiece since 2016 when Want Oparanozie’s objective separated the edges within the semi-final.

Though ageless captain Onome Ebi and Ashleigh Plumptre impressed on the night time, it was not sufficient to cease Desiree Ellis’ fees from grabbing the primary three out there factors in Group C.

Oshoala who was main Nigeria’s assault was unusually quiet upfront and needed to make approach for Fransisca Ordega within the 82nd.

The Barcelona ahead might have to have a greater understanding with strike companion Ifeoma Onumonu heading into the following group sport towards Botswana on Thursday as their partnership didn’t yield the anticipated outcome.