The Super Falcons of Nigeria have won their ninth AWCON title following a
4-3 win over South Africa after penalties in a tension soaked
match. There were no goals during regulation time as both teams matched
each other strength for strength all through 120 minutes. Asisat
Oshoala missed an 83rd minute penalty but that did not stop the Nigerian
team from being victorious as goalkeeper Tochukwu saved the last kick
taken by South Africa. Onome Ebi missed the first spot-kick but South
Africa also threw away their second penalty to bring the Super Falcons
even in the match. Francisca Ordega was given the man-of-the-match while
Thembi Kgatlana won the most valuable player award. Cameroon won the
Fair Play award as they join Nigeria and South Africa to next year's
FIFA's Women's World Cup in France. Nigerian Super Falcons defeat South Africa to with 2018 AWCON
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have won their ninth AWCON title following a
4-3 win over South Africa after penalties in a tension soaked
match. There were no goals during regulation time as both teams matched
each other strength for strength all through 120 minutes. Asisat
Oshoala missed an 83rd minute penalty but that did not stop the Nigerian
team from being victorious as goalkeeper Tochukwu saved the last kick
taken by South Africa. Onome Ebi missed the first spot-kick but South
Africa also threw away their second penalty to bring the Super Falcons
even in the match. Francisca Ordega was given the man-of-the-match while
Thembi Kgatlana won the most valuable player award. Cameroon won the
Fair Play award as they join Nigeria and South Africa to next year's
FIFA's Women's World Cup in France. 
