CAN 2022 women: South Africans win the clash against Nigeria
South African Jermaine Seoposenwe at the 2019 World Cup. AFP - LIONEL BONAVENTURE
Text by: David Kalfa Follow
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The South African team won the shock of this start of CAN 2022, this July 4 in Rabat, beating Nigeria 2-1.
Applied South Africans took a little revenge on Nigerians who had beaten them in the final of the last edition.
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From our special correspondent in Rabat,
It was a remake of the last final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
And, four years later, the South Africans took a little revenge on Nigerians who had frustrated them on penalties (3-4, 0-0 AP).
A meeting of group C of
CAN 2022
certainly not decisive but oh so symbolic for the two best nations of continental women's football.
While the Nigerians practice direct play towards their star striker Asisat Oshoala, the South Africans try to build.
But Jane Refiloe and her partners come up against an Onome Ebi and her young partner Ashleigh Plumptre, imperial in central defense for a long time.
It was thus necessary to wait for the 37th minute to see a first shot (not on target).
He is signed by South African striker Thembi Kgatlana.
Nigerian side Michelle Alozie responds with a shot that is not rolled enough (38th).
And that's almost all in the first half...
Like in 2018...
At the start of the second, Oshoala framed the first attempt of the game with a half-volley captured by goalkeeper Andile Dlamini (49th).
But it is indeed the vice-champions of Africa who find the fault.
In the 60th minute, striker Jermaine Seoposenwe managed to pull away in the Nigeria box and beat goalkeeper Oluehi Tochukwu: 0-1.
Freed, the South Africans continue when attacking midfielder Hildah Magaia, shifted to the left, doubles the lead with a powerful cross shot: 0-2, 62nd.
The Super Falcons attempt to respond but in a messy fashion.
Striker Rasheedat Abibade still reduced the score during stoppage time: 1-2, 90th+2.
The Banyana Banyana won in the first round against the Nigerians.
As in 2018. Which did not prevent the West Africans from being crowned against their rivals a few days later...
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