South Africa Vs Nigeria women Olympic qualifier, live Stream update, Live score: Preview and Team News as Banyana Banyana Ambush Super Falcons in Pretoria.Â
An electrifying clash looms as Nigeria’s Super Falcons lock horns with reigning African champions South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in the final qualifying decider for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
South Africa Vs Nigeria Women First Leg Recap:
In the first leg held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria secured a narrow 1-0 victory courtesy of a first-half penalty by Rasheedat Ajibade, marking their first win over Banyana Banyana in six years.
South Africa Vs Nigeria Women Olympic qualifier team news .
High Stakes:
The stakes are high for both teams, as only one of these African powerhouses will advance to the group stage of the women’s football event at the Paris Olympics.
Nigeria’s Confidence:
Nigeria, boasting an impressive unbeaten run of 14 games in 90-minute matches, including encounters against formidable opponents like Canada and England, enters the fray with confidence. Their objective is clear: avoid defeat in Pretoria and secure a spot at Paris 2024.
South Africa’s Determination:
On the other hand, South Africa is determined to overturn the deficit and secure qualification. They require at least a 1-0 win to force the fixture into a penalty shootout or a two-goal margin victory to directly qualify for the Olympics.
South Africa Vs Super Falcons Head-to-Head Battles:
Head-to-head statistics reveal a closely contested history between the two sides, with Nigeria clinching seven victories in 13 meetings since the turn of the millennium. However, it’s worth noting that the Super Falcons have never suffered defeat to Banyana Banyana on South African soil.
Team News:
- Nigeria: Star player Asisat Oshoala may return to the starting lineup after missing the first match. Her experience and quality could provide a significant boost to the team’s attacking prowess. Additionally, Benfica’s Christy Ucheibe may continue her partnership with Osinachi Ohale in defense to counter South Africa’s offensive threats.
- South Africa: There are no reported injuries, and they are expected to field a strong lineup spearheaded by Thembi Kgatlana.
Coach’s Insights:
Both coaches, Desiree Ellis of South Africa and Randy Waldrum of Nigeria, have expressed their strategies and expectations for the crucial encounter, emphasizing the importance of scoring while maintaining defensive solidity.
Super Falcons Set To Sustain Record of Never Losing To Banyana in South Africa
South Africa Vs Nigeria Women Olympic qualifier Predicted Lineups:
The predicted lineups suggest an intense battle, with South Africa likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation and Nigeria opting for a similar setup.
Match Details:
The match is scheduled to take place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, with kickoff at 6:30 pm Nigerian time.
South Africa Vs Nigeria Women prediction.Â
We predict that the match will end 2-1 in favour of the Super Falcons of Nigeria.
Super Falcons Banyana Banyana head to head.
Nigeria vs South Africa women’s football head to head has been highlighted here.
Super Falcons vs Banyana Banyana head to head, source claims a total of 24 meetings with Nigeria winning 15, drawing 5, and South Africa winning 4.
Nigeria has the historical edge: Looking at most sources, Nigeria has won more encounters overall.
South Africa has recent dominance: Banyana Banyana has won 3 out of the last 4 matches settled in regular time.
Nigeria undefeated in South Africa: Interestingly, the Super Falcons have never lost to Banyana Banyana on South African soil.
Outcome Anticipation:
The outcome of this clash will determine which team secures qualification for the prestigious Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Who do you think will emerge victorious? Share your predictions and thoughts below.
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