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The Super Falcons edged South Africa 2–1 to reach the 2024 WAFCON final, with Michelle Alozie scoring late.
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Fans praised the team but urged better substitutions.
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Nigeria now eyes a record 10th title against Ghana or Morocco.
The Super Falcons pushed their 2024 WAFCON campaign forward with a thrilling 2–1 semi-final win over South Africa on Tuesday.
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As extra time approached, defender Michelle Alozie seized her moment – she floated a ball past defenders and the keeper, and it dropped into the net to send Nigeria into orbit.
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Now they’ll face Ghana or hosts Morocco in the final.
The Falcons carry confidence and fresh questions: can they fine-tune their tactics and claim that record 10th title?
Fans on X cheered Nigeria’s grit and hailed Alozie’s strike as “goal of the tournament.” Yet many also urged coach Justine Pwanidi Madugu to act earlier on substitutions.
@dhaniel rallied:
“Let’s go bag that 10th Afcon.”
@SamuelA66597025 warned:
“Great display, but our subs came too late—players were drained by the 80th minute.”
@prochibelrex:
“Best Team in Africa for a reason.”
@LeaguesReporter:
“That was a classic goal from Michelle Alozie, a goal of the tournament contender.”
@GenesisErim:
“Naija To The World. Amapaino Girls Didn’t See This Coming.”
Millions of Nigerians are watching now. The Super Falcons must blend their trademark fighting spirit with smarter in-game moves to lift the trophy and write a new Super Falcons 2024 WAFCON chapter.
