The Super Falcons of Nigeria is set for a high-stake clash against South Africa in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semifinals.
The much-anticipated clash has been scheduled to take place at the Stade Larbi Zaouli, (Casablanca) on Tuesday. Kick-off for the blockbuster clash is at 4pm as both teams will be yearning for victory in an attempt to reach the finals of the tournament.
Both teams are two matches from reclaiming the continental crown, making the upcoming clash a tough one. For Nigeria to reach the final, they must overcome their fiercest rivals, South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, and vice versa.
With a legacy of dominance and a rich, often fiery history between them, this semi-final isn’t just about reaching the final; it’s about settling the score in a rivalry that has become the heartbeat of women’s football on the continent.
The Super Falcons have lived up to the billing in amazing fashion. In the quarter-finals, they smashed Zambia 5-0 in a ruthless display of superiority that extended their perfect record of reaching the semi-finals in every WAFCON edition since the tournament’s inception in 1998.
Tonight’s clash in Casablanca is more than just a semi-final; it’s a battle for supremacy between two giants who have defined the evolution of African women’s football.
And while Nigeria’s dominance in the head-to-head stakes remains intact, South Africa have grown into formidable challengers over the years.
In 25 previous meetings, the Super Falcons have won 15 times, drawn 6, and lost 4 to Banyana. The WAFCON-specific tally reads Nigeria 6 wins, South Africa 3, with one draw; the 2018 final, which Nigeria won on penalties.
Meanwhile, the winner of this crucial encounter will face the winner of the clash between Ghana and Morocco in the finals.
