Nigeria vs South Africa Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | Women's Africa Cup of Nations

Nigeria vs South Africa Preview

• Competition: Women's Africa Cup of Nations
• Date: Tuesday, 22 July
• Kick-Off Time: 05:00 PM GMT

• Venue: Stade Larbi Zaouli

  The stakes have been raised at the ongoing Women's African Cup of Nations (WAFCON), as the competition enters its semi-final stages. Teams like Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, and Ghana have made it to the semi-finals of this prestigious competition. The Nigeria Women's football team will lock horns against the South Africa Women's football team in the first semi-final encounter and will fight for a spot in the finals. Here's Sportsdunia's Nigeria vs South Africa Preview.

  The Super Falcons are the most successful nation in the history of the tournament since it became full scale in 1998, winning nine out of the 12 editions so far and making it ot at least the semi-final in every tournament they have played. This time as well, they have played dominant football and have beaten teams quite easily. On Tuesday, they will take on the current Champions, South Africa, who have also improved their level very well in the last few years. Flacons also have a decent record against South Africa and will be confident going into the fixture. They will have to be at their best and can't afford to take the defending champions lightly.

  On the other hand, South Africa will have a great opportunity to win this competition back-to-back and show their dominance in African Women's Football. They beat Senegal in the penalty shootout in the quarter-final and will look to perform better against the mighty Falcons. In the last few games against Nigeria, they have performed well, and the matches have ended in draws, and they have beaten them only once in the past. Despite all the odds, they will be going with the belief of making it to the final of this tournament. This will be a mouthwatering clash.

Nigeria Women's Football Team News

Chioma Okafor remains doubtful for the upcoming fixture, while the rest of the squad is fully fit, with no fresh injury or suspension concerns going into this match. All the players are fit and will be available for selection.

South Africa Women's Football Team News

They will have a fully fit squad for the upcoming clash, as they have performed exceptionally well till now in the tournament. On the one hand, none of the players are suspended for the upcoming clash.

Nigeria vs South Africa Predicted Lineups

Here's Sportsdunia's Nigeria vs South Africa Predicted Lineups:

Nigeria Women's Football Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Nnadozie

Defenders: Alozie, Ohale, Demehin, Plumptre

Midfielders: Ajibade, Ayinde, Echegini

Forwards: Ijamilusi, Okoronkwo, Ihezuo

South Africa Women's Football Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1):

Goalkeeper: Dlamini

Defenders: Magama, Makhubela, Mbane, Dhlamini

Midfielders: Jane, Ramalepe, Holweni, Motlhalo, Magaia

Forwards: Seoposenwe

Nigeria vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 11 times, out of which Nigeria won four games, South Africa won one game, and six matches ended in a stalemate.

Key Players to Watch in Nigeria vs South Africa

Chinwendu Ihezuo (Nigeria)

The 28-year-old forward plays club football in Mexico and has a lot of experience playing at the top level. Even though she hasn't made a lot of appearances for the Super Falcons, she is an integral part of the team and can help her team in the attacking department. Quality-wise, she is one of the best in Africa and is capable of putting the opposition in trouble. Physically, she is dominant and strong and can bully the defenders with her prowess. In 36 games for Pachuca, she has scored 24 goals.

Hildah Magaia (South Africa)

Hildah has been part of the South African Women's Football Team for quite some time and has played a key role for the National Team. She is a versatile player who can play in any system and role in the attacking position. Even though she is a striker, she played as a winger as well and is a proper team player who gives her best on the pitch. For the National Team, she has played 30 games, in which she has scored 20 goals. Magaia will be a big threat to Nigeria's defence in the upcoming clash for sure.

Nigeria vs South Africa Prediction

Nigeria are one of the strongest teams in the competition, and both teams deserved to be in the Semi-finals. This will be a very competitive and intense game for sure. The last few games between these two sides have ended in draws, and this match can go into extra time as well. Most probably, the Super Falcons will win this fixture.

Predicted Score: Nigeria 2-1 South Africa

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