Nigeria’s Super Falcons have once again shown their dominance in African women’s football by reaching the final of the 2014 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 2–1 win over South Africa in Windhoek.
Match Highlights:
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🔥 Asisat Oshoala was the standout star, scoring both goals for Nigeria:
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⚽ 37th minute: Opened the scoring.
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⚽ Just before halftime: Doubled Nigeria’s lead.
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🇿🇦 South Africa pulled one back in the second half through Nompumelelo Nyandeni, but couldn’t find the equalizer despite efforts from veterans like Portia Modise.
Key Outcomes:
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✅ Nigeria booked a spot in the final and qualified for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada.
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🏆 They are now just one match away from their seventh African title.
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⚔️ The second finalist would be decided in the Cameroon vs. Ivory Coast semifinal.
Notable Players:
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Asisat Oshoala: Rising star and key figure for the Super Falcons—this performance further cemented her reputation.
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Perpetua Nkwocha: Veteran leader providing experience and stability.
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Portia Modise (SA): Despite the loss, continued to be a symbol of South African women’s football.
Nigeria’s consistent performance (9 points in the group stage, now a semifinal win) underlines their status as Africa’s most successful women’s national team, and they look poised to add another trophy to their cabinet.
