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Super Falcons yesterday defeated tough talking old foes Bayana
Bayana of South Africa by 2-1 to reach the final of Namibia 2014
African Women Championship. Yesterday’s victory also meant the Falcons
are through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup next year in Canada.
FIFA U-20 heroine Assisat Oshoala netted a brace to land the six time winners of the African Women Championship (AWC) the final spot in the on going tournament.
South Africa went on the defensive right from the blast of the whistle and goalkeeper, Thokozile Mndaweni, had a tough time contending with the onslaught from the Nigerian girls, parrying an11th minute deflection. The first half was very trying for the South African shot-stopper, as she came rushing off her line to deny Francisca Ordega in the 15th minute, before thwarting the Falcons striker once again a minute later. Banyana’s Portia Modise came close to breaking the deadlock in the 23rd minute, but her swerving free-kick from 25-yards out sailed just wide of the target.
Ordega had another opportunity to give Nigeria the lead in the 31st minute, but she failed to steer her header on target from six-yards out.
It was Nigeria who took the lead in the 38th minute through a deflected finish from Asisat Oshoala, after some good work by the young Falcons striker.
Oshoala then doubled Nigeria’s lead just before the halftime break with a cross-cum-shot that looped over Mndaweni.
Mndaweni came to Banyana’s rescue in the 58th minute, the shot-stopper pulled off a fine save to keep out Ugo Njoku’s long range effort.
South Africa eventually pulled one back in the 67th minute, as Refiloe Jane’s cross from 25-yards out was adjudged to have crossed the line by the assistant referee.
Banyana pushed for a equaliser late on the half, but the Super Falcons defence stood strong and held on for the win.
The Falcons will now face Cameroon in the final. Cameroon last night defeated Cote d’ Ivoire by 2-1 in the second semi-final.
FIFA U-20 heroine Assisat Oshoala netted a brace to land the six time winners of the African Women Championship (AWC) the final spot in the on going tournament.
South Africa went on the defensive right from the blast of the whistle and goalkeeper, Thokozile Mndaweni, had a tough time contending with the onslaught from the Nigerian girls, parrying an11th minute deflection. The first half was very trying for the South African shot-stopper, as she came rushing off her line to deny Francisca Ordega in the 15th minute, before thwarting the Falcons striker once again a minute later. Banyana’s Portia Modise came close to breaking the deadlock in the 23rd minute, but her swerving free-kick from 25-yards out sailed just wide of the target.
Ordega had another opportunity to give Nigeria the lead in the 31st minute, but she failed to steer her header on target from six-yards out.
It was Nigeria who took the lead in the 38th minute through a deflected finish from Asisat Oshoala, after some good work by the young Falcons striker.
Oshoala then doubled Nigeria’s lead just before the halftime break with a cross-cum-shot that looped over Mndaweni.
Mndaweni came to Banyana’s rescue in the 58th minute, the shot-stopper pulled off a fine save to keep out Ugo Njoku’s long range effort.
South Africa eventually pulled one back in the 67th minute, as Refiloe Jane’s cross from 25-yards out was adjudged to have crossed the line by the assistant referee.
Banyana pushed for a equaliser late on the half, but the Super Falcons defence stood strong and held on for the win.
The Falcons will now face Cameroon in the final. Cameroon last night defeated Cote d’ Ivoire by 2-1 in the second semi-final.
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