A penalty from Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade was enough to give Nigeria a narrow victory to take to Loftus Stadium.
Thembi Kgatlana has a shot during Banyana’s Olympic qualifier against Nigeria in Abuja on Friday. The first leg ended 1-0 to Nigeria. Picture: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Desiree Ellis’ side will still have high hopes of turning the tie around in Tshwane, with a victory by two goals on Tuesday enough to take them through. As for the Super Falcons, star striker Asisat Oshoala was only on the bench after she only arrived in camp the day before the game. Banyana finally threatened the Nigeria goal as Seoposenwe unleashed a shot from outside the box but Super Falcons ‘keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie made a good save.
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