South Africa/Nigeria: Banyana Banyana, Super Falcons Set for Epic Battle in Pretoria

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South Africa/Nigeria: Banyana Banyana, Super Falcons Set for Epic Battle in Pretoria
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Both teams are locked in a qualification battle for the women's football event at the Paris Olympic Games, taking place in a few months.

Both teams are locked in a qualification battle for the women's football event at the Paris Olympic Games, taking place in a few months.

One of those draws forced a penalty shootout in the 2018 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, which Nigeria ultimately won. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade has been instrumental in Nigeria's recent success against Banyana Banyana, scoring the consolation goal in their 2-1 defeat last year and the winning penalty in the first leg of this qualifier.

Another key player, Jennifer Echegini, also reiterated the Super Falcons' desire to get the job done in Pretoria.

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