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Nigeria strike late to reach WAFCON final and end South Africa's reign

Michelle Alozie nets winner in semi-final marred by an injury to holders' midfielder Gabi Salgado

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Jul 22, 2025
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Credit: Confederation of African Football

A 94th-minute winner from Michelle Alozie sent nine-time WAFCON champions Nigeria into the final and ended South Africa’s defence of their title as an intense semi-final in Casablanca ended 2-1.

The match was scarred by a horrific injury to South African midfielder Gabi Salgado, who went down in her own box in th…

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