Nigeria Beat South Africa 2-1 in AWC

Nigeria beat South Africa 2-1 in a thrilling African Women's Championship encounter at the Sinaba Stadium the Super Falcons of Nigeria beat host Bayana Bayana of South Africa to lead Group A.

That result, coupled with Mali's 3-2 victory over Tanzania later in the day, ensures the Super Falcons will progress to the semifinals of the competition.

South Africa started the brighter as Precious Dede was forced to tip a header by South African skipper Noko Matlou over the bar.

But Nigeria took the lead on 22 minutes with a swift breakaway as Perpetua Nkwocha got in behind the defence to coolly finish and give the West Africans the lead.

Nkwocha scored her second of the match, and her fifth in just two matches in the 2010 tournament, just before halftime as she headed home a Jerome Ulunma corner-kick.

At this stage it looked as though the Nigerians might romp home, but South Africa's Janine van Wyk brought her side back into the match with a thunderous 35-yard free-kick on the stroke of halftime to make it 2-1.

Following an early chance for Francisca Ordega in the second period, South Africa dominated possession and created a number of opportunities to score, but could not break down the stubborn Nigerian defence.

With Nigeria through, South Africa need just a draw in their final match against Mali on Sunday to join the Super Falcons in the semifinals.

Indeed, Mali kept themselves in the hunt as they beat Tanzania 3-2 in the second match of the day to send the East Africans packing for this year.

Mali looked to be cruising as they raced into a 2-0 lead, but Tanzania hit back swiftly to bring the scores level at 2-2.
However, a second-half strike was enough to seal the points for Mali, and leave them needing to beat South Africa on Sunday to seal their semis berth.

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