AWCON:Falcons crowned Champions for the 9th time

Super Falcons were able to beat South Africa on penalties 4 - 3 after a goaless full time.Ngozi Ebere, Rita Chikwelu, Veronica Ihezuo and Chinaza Uchendu scored thier respective penalties for the falcons with Onome Ebi hitting the upright while Asisat Oshoala firing wide.


Lebohang Ramalepe missed South Africa's second penalty with Goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi saving Linda Motlhalo’s penalty to ensure a ninth African Women’s Nations Cup for the Super Falcons.The Super Falcons have now won the African Women Cup of Nations 9 times in 1998,2000,2002,2004.2006,2010,2014,2016 and 2018.

The Super Falcons, South Africa and bronze medallists Cameroon will represent Africa at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France.

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