South Africa defeat Super Falcons in 2022 WAFCON opener

Banyana Banyana repeated their 2018 defeat of the Tremendous Falcons on the Mouloudia Hassan FUS

South Africa began the sport the a lot brighter crew as they requested early questions from the captain Onome Ebi-led Tremendous Falcons protection.

The game however failed to produce any goal in the first half regardless of the Nigerians understanding some half possibilities of their very own.

Asisat Oshoala was tried stopped by Dlamini as she reacted slowly to Ify Onumonu’s flick.

The Nigerians performed route one soccer for big spells within the sport as they tried to make use of Onumonu’s peak however the South Africans stood resolute.

Dlamini was additionally a behemoth in purpose and saved the Falcons out.

Michelle Alozie began the sport with some struggles however quickly settled and appeared shiny on the best facet. Ashleigh Plumptre on the opposite facet of the Nigerian protection additionally confirmed flashes of brilliance.

The South Africans labored by the Nigerian midfield for big spells as their spacious passing and imaginative and prescient helped them play higher by the Nigerians.

The second half began with Nigeria piling stress early on with Oshoala coming shut with a left-footed effort which Dlamini saved superbly.

South Africa scored two quick-fire targets to shock the Nigerians within the second half as Jermaine Seoposenwe and Hildah Magaia scored in an area of three minutes.

Rasheedat Ajibade pulled one again for the Tremendous Falcons within the 92nd minute however it proved too late for any respite.