AFCON 2025
Nigeria’s Super Falcons surged into the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final today with a thrilling 2-1 win over defending champions South Africa in Casablanca.
The breakthrough came in the dying minutes when Michelle Alozie curled in a stunning free-kick in the 94th minute to seal victory and secure Nigeria’s place in Saturday’s final.
The semi-final was a rollercoaster of emotions. Rasheedat Ajibade opened the scoring just before halftime, converting a penalty after a foul inside the box. South Africa responded in the 59th minute with Linda Motlhalo converting their own spot-kick to level matters.
The match appeared destined for extra time—but Alozie’s 94th-minute free kick broke the deadlock, sending Nigerian fans into jubilation.
Reactions poured in across Nigeria. On social media, fans erupted and sjowwred praises on the team and the game winner Alozie. Many referenced how the Super Eagles also defeated South Africa to reach the AFCON final in 2024.
Coach Justine Madugu now faces applause for his tactical decision-making under pressure as his team remained resilient even after conceding for the first time this tournament.
South African coach Desiree Ellis paid tribute to the Super Falcons’ poise in injury time, while acknowledging the blow of losing the final moments: “They found a way” capturing the Falcons’ late heroics.
Nigeria now sets their sights on a record-extending 10th WAFCON crown. The nation waits in anticipation as the team prepares for a final showdown this Saturday against the winner in the match between Ghana and Morocco.
