Day 3 Roundup: South Africa stun Nigeria's Super Falcons, Botswana win 6-goal thriller

Day 3 of the 2022 WAFCON saw an increase in daily goals as compared to previous days, with one match producing as much as six. Day 3 of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) saw Group C teams Nigeria, South Africa, Burundi and Botswana take on each other to bring the first round of matches to a conclusion. As compared to day one and two of the competition that produced a combined eight goals in four matches, day recorded the highest tally for a day – nine goals, despite seeing just two games. Here’s a quick run down of how day three went. Nigeria 1-2 South Africa The Bayana Bayana of South Africa will go to bed happy following their 2-1 victory over rivals and nine-time champions Nigeria in their opening Group C match. The game played at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat, after a drag first half, saw South Africa own the game as Jermaine Seoposenwe and Hilda Magaia scored quickfire goals for Desiree Ellis’ side in the 60th and 62nd minutes. Although unsettled after South Africa’s goals, the defending champions pulled one back thanks to Rasheedat Ajibade’s amazing finish in the 92nd minute. However, it…
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