Nigeria Beats South Africa 2-1 to Reach WAFCON Final

Nigeria secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over defending champions South Africa in stoppage time to advance to the final of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Rasheedat Ajibade scored a first-half penalty to give Nigeria the lead, with South Africa equalizing through a Linda Motlhalo penalty before Michelle Alozie netted the winning goal in the 94th minute. Nigeria will face either host Morocco or Ghana in the final. In a separate athletics event, South Africa retained their continental dominance by winning the Under-18/Under-20 African Athletics Championships held in Abeokuta, Nigeria, finishing atop the medal table despite a strong home effort from Nigeria. The championship was praised for showcasing African talent and unity, with Nigerian officials and artists celebrating the event's success and cultural vibrancy. While Nigeria excelled in football reaching the WAFCON final, South Africa demonstrated continued athletic supremacy in youth track and field competitions.