It is more than just a game when South Africa and Nigeria play football, at any level. The Super Falcons’ semi-final match against the Banyana Banyana at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Tuesday is more than just a fixture because of their rich history and fierce rivalry between the two nations.
Fans have been anticipating the encounter since the start of the tournament because it is a showdown between two African powerhouses.  ,
Preview of Nigeria vs. South Africa in the WAFCON 2024 Semi-Finale
The Super Falcons have only lost once to the title, making it nine straight wins. In Morocco, South Africa, the defending champion, won their first crown in 2022. They want to reach the tournament’s third final in a row.
After 120 minutes of grueling football, the Super Falcons defeated Zambia’s Copper Queens 5 – 0 while South Africa defeated Senegal 4-1 on penalties.  ,
Head-to-Head: Nigeria vs. South Africa in the history contest
Nigeria are eager to reaffirm their dominance on the African stage while South Africa want to show that their victory three years ago was not a fluke. No one side knows the other. South Africa has steadily closed the gap despite Nigeria’s early scorelines’ favorable results.  ,
The nine-time WAFCON champions have faced off ten times in the competition, with Nigeria retaining the lead with eight victories. The first victory came in the 2018 group stage, and the most recent came in the final season of the women’s football showpiece. Both teams have met 23 times overall, with South Africa winning four and Nigeria winning 15. The remaining matches ended in draws.  ,
Watch the key players in Nigeria vs. South Africa in WAFCON 2024.
With a spot in the Saturday final in play and the chance to win the title, Tuesday’s showdown will be decided by both South Africa and Nigeria’s individual brilliance. After a shaky group stage finish, the Super Falcons are beginning to appear to be working.
Esther Okoronkwo, one of the players who has helped change the narrative of Nigeria, is one of them. With four assists to her name, the AFC Toronto player ranks first overall in the tournament. In the decisive victory over Zambia, she scored one and added another.  ,
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade has won Woman of the Match in two of Nigeria’s previous four games, further highlighting her class in the 2024 World Cup. Chinwe Ihezuo’s contributions have been just as important as those of Ajibade, who has set the standard. With three goals, the Pachuca forward is Morocco’s top scorer among the Super Falcons. The Mares of Botswana’s decisive late winner, among others, secured Nigeria’s place in the quarter-finals.  ,
The 2018 champions have been solid in their defense, led by accomplished fullbacks Michelle Alozie and Ashley Plumptre, and supported by seasoned fullbacks Osinachi Ohale. Nigeria is still a difficult team to beat because they have not given up a goal in the competition.  ,
South Africa also has a wealth of seasoned, battle-tested players ready to defend their crown, just as Nigeria boasts of attacking fire and an unstoppable defense.
Desiree Ellis’ side may not have had access to the pacey Thembi Kgatlana, but Banyana Banyana can still rely on the likes of Hildah Magaia, Lebogang Ramalepe, and Jermaine Seoposenwe to cause problems for Nigeria and help them win another World Cup game against bitter rivals.  ,
South Africa defeated Morocco 2-1 in the 2022 final with a pair of Magaia’s braces. The Banyana Banyana player’s contributions to the club have been significant to the team’s advancement, despite the fact that she may not have scored so far in this edition.  ,
Details of the 2024 World Cup match between South Africa and Nigeria
At the 2024 edition of the WAFCON, Nigeria and South Africa will square off against one another.  ,
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Date: July 22, 2025
Kickoff is at 5 p.m. (WAT/Nigeria time).
Location of the match: Casablanca, Morocco’s Stade Larbi Zaouli.  ,
With so much to gain, Tuesday’s contest is sure to be a thrilling encounter with pride and history on the line. A victory for the Super Falcons would bring them one step closer to a 10th WAFCON title, a milestone that Nigeria have coined “Mission X.” Meanwhile, South Africa is eager to establish themselves as a rising force in African women’s football.  ,
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