Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the first time in sixteen years.
The Super Falcons are through to the Olympics after holding South Africa to a goalless draw in Pretoria.
Nigeria breaks the Olympic jinx since 2008 with a 1-0 aggregate victory over South Africa, securing qualification!
The match tonight was a tale of two halves – Nigeria dominated the first period, while the home team posed a more significant threat after the break in their pursuit of a crucial goal.
Nigeria initiated the second leg, with striker Chinwendu Ihezuo’s header connecting with a cross from Ajibade, only to be firmly held by South Africa goalkeeper Kylan Swart.
In the second half, Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was kept busy as she repeatedly denied the spirited South Africans. Advertisement 3 Substitute Toni Payne injected fresh energy into Nigeria with her dynamic runs through the midfield. As the game approached its conclusion, Asisat Oshoala replaced the hard-running Ihezuo.
The Super Falcons’ starting XI included Nnadozie – Okeke, Alozie, Ucheibe, Ohale – Ayinde, Abiodun, Ajibade (Captain), Echegini (Okoronkwo 69) – Kanu, Ihezuo (Oshoala 83).”