WAFCON 2022:Morocco Beats Super Falcons On Penalties To Reach Final

The Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, on Monday night, defeated valiant Super Falcons of Nigeria 5-4 on penalties to advance to the final of the ongoing Women’s African Cup of Nations.

The Nigerian side lost two key players to red card but fought valiantly to hold the host nation for over an hour of football.

After going down to ten women at the 48th minute following the sending off of midfielder, Halimatu Ayinde, the nine times African champions defied the odds to take the lead in the 62nd minute through Uchenna Kanu, but were pegged back few minutes later by the Moroccans.

Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie failed to catch the ball and it fell kindly to an advancing Moroccan player who slotted at the back of the net to level matters in the 66th minute.

Though the Falcons were eventually reduced to nine following a second red card, this time to star player, Rasheedat Ajibade in 70th minute, the Moroccans could not break them as they went on to play the whole 90 minutes and extra time without conceding.

However, the Atlas Lionesses eventually prevailed 5-4 on penalties after striker, Ifeoma Onumonu failed to convert her spot kick.

The Moroccans will now face South Africa who defeated Zambia earlier on the day.