SPORT Paris 2024 qualifier: Super Falcons secure slim victory over south africa
Skipper Rasheedat Ajibade scored the definitive goal as Nigeria guaranteed a thin 1-0 win over South Africa in the main leg of their 2024 Olympic Games last qualifying round tie in Abuja on Friday night.
The hosts made better possibilities in the beginning phases yet neglected to place any into the net.
Chiwendu Ihezuo and Uchenna Kanu were energetic in Nigeria's assault, creating issues for the South African guard.
The Super falcons were granted a penalty four minutes before the separate when Ihezuo was brought inside the crate by Noko Matlou.
Ajibade sent Swart the incorrect method for giving the host group the lead going into the break.
The Super falcons verged on multiplying their lead in the 52nd moment however Swart made a splendid save to keep the ball from going into the net.
Jermaine Seoposenwe had a shot saved by Chiamaka Nnadozie four minutes after the fact.
Nnadozie must be at her best again on the hour imprint to deny the guests.
The Super falcons of prey made more possibilities a short time later yet were denied by Swart.
The two groups will conflict in the second leg in Pretoria next Tuesday.
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