The 2014 Women’s African Cup of Nations is reaching its most exciting stage, with the semi-finals set for Wednesday, October 22 at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia. Two thrilling matchups are on the card:
🔥 Semi-final Fixtures – Wednesday, October 22, 2014
🇳🇬 Nigeria vs South Africa 🇿🇦
🕒 3:00 p.m. local time
📍 Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek
Nigeria enter as strong favorites after a perfect group stage run (9 points from 3 matches).
The Super Falcons boast one of the most dominant histories in African women’s football.
South Africa will count on veteran striker Portia Modise, who recently scored her 100th international goal, joining global legends like Wambach, Sinclair, and Prinz.
🇨🇲 Cameroon vs Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮
🕕 6:00 p.m. local time
📍 Same venue
This is Ivory Coast’s first-ever semi-final appearance in the Women’s AFCON.
They face a strong Cameroon side, always a contender at this level.
Ivorian striker N’Heri Tia Viho Ines remains grounded but hopeful:
“A football match is played in 90 minutes… We hope that the football gods will be on our side.”
🏆 At Stake:
A place in the final of the 2014 Women’s AFCON.
Potential qualification for the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, as top finishers will represent Africa in Canada.
Stay tuned — African women’s football is making history.
