Nigeria vs South Africa, 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Semifinals
· Women's Africa Cup of Nations
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2 - 1
2 - 1
About
Nigeria are hosting South Africa
at Stade Larbi Zaouli, Casablanca, Morocco, starting on
. The match is a part of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Match Commentary
- 26': Hildah Magaia (South Africa) Substitution at 26'
- 45': Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria) Penalty - Scored at 45'
- 60': Linda Motlhalo (South Africa) Penalty - Scored at 60'
- 61': Noxolo Cesane (South Africa) Substitution at 61'
- 64': Christy Ucheibe (Nigeria) Substitution at 64'
- 75': Halimatu Ayinde (Nigeria) Yellow Card at 75'
- 81': Deborah Abiodun (Nigeria) Substitution at 81'
- 89': Sibulele Holweni (South Africa) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+4': Michelle Alozie (Nigeria) Goal at 94'
- 90'+7': Chinwendu Ihezuo (Nigeria) Yellow Card at 97'
- 90'+9': Sikiratu Isah (Nigeria) Substitution at 99'
Statistics
 RSA |
NGA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 17 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 54.5 | Possession | 45.5 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Venue: Stade Larbi Zaouli
Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Venue: Stade Larbi Zaouli
Location: Casablanca, Morocco
Line-Ups
Nigeria (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Chiamaka Nnadozie (GK) |
| 14 | Blessing Demehin |
| 3 | Osinachi Ohale |
| 5 | Ashleigh Plumptre |
| 22 | Michelle Alozie |
| 18 | Halimatu Ayinde  |
| 12 | Jennifer Echegini |
| 20 | Folashade Ijamilusi |
| 6 | Esther Okoronkwo |
| 19 | Chinwendu Ihezuo |
| 15 | Rasheedat Ajibade |
South Africa (4-5-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Andile Dlamini (GK) |
| 13 | Bambanani Mbane |
| 17 | Tiisetso Makhubela |
| 7 | Karabo Dhlamini |
| 5 | Fikile Magama |
| 15 | Refiloe Jane |
| 3 | Bongeka Gamede |
| 10 | Linda Motlhalo |
| 9 | Gabriela Salgado |
| 2 | Lebohang Ramalepe |
| 12 | Jermaine Seoposenwe |
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