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It's great advertisement for African women football, says Kgatlana Nigeria's quest for a 10th Africa Women Cup of Nations title begins today in Rabat where ...

“For me, it is a good thing that we are playing South Africa first. I’m a little concerned we haven’t had the best team together over the year but it gave me an opportunity to look at a lot of young players to bring into the team.” Toni Payne is the same, so I think we have really good attacking qualities in our team,” he enthused. But the last time the team met in a competitive game, the South African ran away with a 4-2 defeat of Super Falcons, in Lagos of all places. Gift Monday is coming off a good season. That competition was the Aisha Buhari Cup, which members of the Nigerian side said was a tiny blip in their illustrious history.

The lure of securing an automatic qualifying berth at next year's FIFA Women's World Cup may be a far bigger proposition than attaining glory at Wafcon.

The four teams in the semi-finals will qualify automatically for the World Cup. They could be forgiven for thinking the World Cup qualification will come automatically because they have never finished outside the four in the history of the event. Thrice they were defeated by Nigerians, and in the remaining two finals, they lost to Equatorial Guinea, which will not be campaigning in Morocco this time. Nigeria have a 7-3 win ratio in the head-to-head count, after three matches were drawn. On the two occasions Nigeria failed to reach the final, they bowed out in the semi-final rounds. The other two Group C teams, Burundi and Botswana, will play later Monday evening.

Banyana Banyana's arrival in Morocco has gone smoothly and confidence is high they can reach a second Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in succession, ...

“And we just hope for a positive result [against Nigeria] and then just move forward. “We’re all pretty positive leading up to the opening game. The South Africans arrived in Morocco a touch short on preparation. “Banyana have played neighbours Botswana numerous times so we are well aware of their capabilities — our loss to them in the 2020 Olympic qualifiers where we failed to score over two legs and lost on a penalty shoot-out is well documented. “In 2018 we finished second and our aim remains doing the best we possibly can to improve on that result. And then hopefully we can get to our end goal, which is the final and actually win it.

Nigeria and South Africa have another day in the sun as the Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana go to war for three points on Monday (today), in the opening ...

“For me, it is a good thing that we are playing South Africa first. We will take it one match at a time. When you have Nigeria playing South Africa at the senior women level, it is a treat.

Duro Ikhazuagbe. Two of Africa's powerhouses in women's football, Nigeria and South Africa will go to 'war' at 6pm this evening in Rabat for the three ...

Team captain Onome Ebi, who is the oldest player at the competition at 39, has featured in five FIFA World Cup finals, and still looks vibrant enough to feature at the FIFA World Cup in Australia & New Zealand next year: “For me, it is a good thing that we are playing South Africa first. We will take it one match at a time. When you have Nigeria playing South Africa at the senior women level, it is a treat.

It's all systems go in the WAFCON (Women's Africa Cup of Nations) and all eyes are on the defending champions Super Falcons of Nigeria versus Banyana ...

South Africa women's national team head coach Desiree Ellis has hailed their Nigerian counterparts as one of the best.

“It’s all about the three points at the moment and getting the tournament to a good start,” Ellis, who is a former Banyana captain, said. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday afternoon, Ellis emphasized the importance of getting a good result in the opening game of the competition and praised their opponents. Banyana Banyana are set to square off with the Super Falcons in their opening 2022 Africa Women's Cup of Nations Group C match at Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat, Morocco on Monday.

LIVE scoring and interactive commentary of the Women's African Cup of Nations Group C encounter between Banyana Banyana and Nigeria.

"It's all about the three points at the moment and getting the tournament to a good start," added Ellis. "They have been consistent over the years, and that is one area that we need to improve on; to be consistent in our performances and be classified amongst the best. "The first game of the tournament is always the biggest game, and this makes it even better because it's against defending champions Nigeria, and because it is Nigeria, the game is bigger than what it is supposed to be," said Ellis.

South Africa's Goalkeeper Andile Dlamini has admitted that Banyana Banyana have to be at their best to beat Nigeria in their group opener at the 2022 ...

So because it is Nigeria, the game is bigger than what it is supposed to be.” And you know, it’s going to be a tough encounter,because they are a top side. “Your first game of the tournament is always the biggest game and what makes it even bigger is that it is Nigeria, who are the defending champions.

Randy Waldrum's Super Falcons are hoping to commence their quest for a tenth African title with a victory over Banyana Banyana.

So, because it is Nigeria, the game is bigger than what it is supposed to be,” she told the Caf website. And you know, it's going to be a tough encounter, because they are a top side. Time

WAFCON 2022: Live Blogging of Nigeria Vs South Africa - Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at the Stade Moulay Al Hassan, Rabat.

Defending champions Nigeria will take on Banyana Banyana in a Group C clash at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

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Banyana Banyana began their 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over rivals Nigeria on Monday evening.

Rasheedat Ajibade reduced the deficit for the Nigerians in added time with a close-range strike into the bottom corner, but it proved to be a consolation as Banyana secured maximum points. After a relatively quiet start, the Super Falcons carved out the first chance on 24 minutes when Antionette Payne played in Asisat Oshoala, but Mbane popped up with a vital block in the box. The two nations met in the 2018 Cup of Nations final, where the Nigerians defeated Banyana on penalties after it ended goalless after extra-time.

Banyana Banyana and Nigeria will rekindle their rivalry in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group C encounter in Morocco this evening.

They are but we have got to raise our levels, we have to make sure that we are better, we have got to make sure that we don’t concede because we are always going to create chances.” They will come out guns blazing and play like true champions. Nigeria will be eyeing a 10th title in this competition, while Banyana will be hoping to finally bring the cup to South Africa after five failed attempts.

South Africa secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their opening match in the 2022 Africa Women's Cup of Nations Group C game on Monday evening.

Nigeria were happy to play on the counterattack with Toni Payne and Ifeoma Onumonu keen to use their blistering speed in the wide areas to cut open the South African defence. South Africa did most of the attacking in the opening exchanges and they won several corner-kicks which were cleared away by the Super Falcons with ease. Atletico Madrid attacker Kgatlana led the South Africa attack as Banyana looked to start their Group C campaign with a win, with Refiloe Jane captaining the Southern African giants with Janine van Wyk being named among the substitutes.

The win will also be a huge confidence boost for Banyana Banyana who will now believe they can win the WAFCON after finishing as runners up to the Nigeria's ...

The South Africans came close to notching an opener after 36 minutes as Kgatlana worked in a deceptive free-kick. Dlamini was alert in goal for South Africa making a diving save look easy. Banyana had their first opportunity of the game within 12 minutes. The goal came after Noxolo Cesane met a cross from Thembi Kgatlana before finding Seoposenwe. The outcome of the game will also be a huge confidence boost for Banyana who will have the belief that they can win the WAFCON after finishing as runners up in the last edition to the Super Falcons in 2018. The result puts Banyana Banyana in firm control of Group C which is expected to be a contest between them and Nigeria.

Nigeria's Super Falcons fell to a 2-1 defeat against South Africa in their opening game at the 2022 Africa Women's Cup of Nations. Both teams cancelled.

The Super Falcons will take on Botswana in their second Group C game on Thursday. The Super Falcons reduced the deficit late in the game through Rasheedat Ajibade. Nigeria’s Super Falcons fell to a 2-1 defeat against South Africa in their opening game at the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations.

South Africa secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their opening match in the 2022 Africa Women's Cup of Nations Group C game on Monday evening.

Nigeria were happy to play on the counterattack with Toni Payne and Ifeoma Onumonu keen to use their blistering speed in the wide areas to cut open the South African defence. South Africa did most of the attacking in the opening exchanges and they won several corner-kicks which were cleared away by the Super Falcons with ease. Atletico Madrid attacker Kgatlana led the South Africa attack as Banyana looked to start their Group C campaign with a win, with Refiloe Jane captaining the Southern African giants with Janine van Wyk being named among the substitutes.

The Banyana Banyana delivered a statement at the WAFCON2022 with a 2-1 win over defending champions, Nigeria Super Falcons.

Rasheedat Ajibade reduced the deficit for the Falcons in the added time, but South Africa held on for an impressive win. The first half ended without a goal, but an improved performance in the second half saw the challengers blow the Falcons away. The Banyana Banyana of South Africa has delivered a statement at the WAFCON2022 with a 2-1 win over defending champions, Nigeria Super Falcons.

Jermaine Seoposenwe (left) celebrates her goal with her teammates as Banyana Banyana beat Nigeria in their opening group C Women's Africa Cup of Nations match ...

Rasheedat Ajibade pulled back a consolation for Nigeria in the second minute of added time. Banyana were full value for a famous victory at Stade Prince Moulay Al Hassan for the manner in which they took the game to the 11-time brides of the Wafcon. Banyana now need to keep their heads against the other two teams in group C, the tournament rookie pair of Burundi on Thursday and Botswana on Sunday, to clinch their quarterfinal spot.

Banyana Banyana got their 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco off to a flying start with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria.

JOHANNESBURG - Banyana Banyana got their 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco off to a flying start with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria. Banyana Banyana got their 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco off to a flying start with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria. Banyana held off the Nigerians for the rest of the match but conceded a late goal in the 91st minute.

Banyana scored the two goals in two minutes with the returning Jermaine Seoposenwe opening the scoring on the hour mark before Hilda Magaia made it 2-NIL. Deep ...

It was clear that Botswana had a physical advantage over the East Africans who struggled to match the Mares quick, decisive and fast runs at goal. A minute into the second half, Lesego Radiakanyo did just that as she doubled Botswana’s lead to 2-0. The Mares opened their scoring minutes before the halftime mark.

Before the commencement of the WAFCON, Banyana Banyana coach, Desiree Ellis said the Super Falcons are beatable.

In the meantime, Banyana Banyana have shown what the Super Falcons should be doing and have beaten them in straight games, playing convincingly in both matches. They must however improve if they want to go all the way, and play like a team with a strategy. A team that’ll win games has to play decently, and in an organised manner. The Super Falcons must learn and get off their high horses. Skipper Onome Ebi played long balls the whole of the game on Monday and barely picked her target. Playing as a team takes the focus away from Oshoala as passing gets several players involved.

Banyana Banyana were quick out of the blocks in the best possible way at the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations – but there is still a distance to run.

That is the versatility we have now as a team.” We needed this result because it sets the tone for the rest of the tournament. “But we have matured over the past four years and there are changes in our team. But it was too little too late as the Desiree Ellis-coached team held on to bag all three points. “This is a very big win for us as a team. Banyana Banyana were quick out of the blocks in the best possible way at the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations – but there is still a distance to run.