Aisha Buhari Cup: South Africa outclass Nigeria in Final Day Fixture

By Emmanuel Oladele - Banyana Banyana of South Africa on Tuesday outclassed the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the final day game of the Aisha Buhari Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Lagos, 4-2 it ended in favour of the South Africans.

Michelle Alozie 5th minute own goal gifted the Mandela Girls a early lead before Motlhalo Linda doubled South Africans lead in the 18th minute. Salgado Gabriella scored in the 43rd minute to give the Banyana Banyana a comfortable 3-0 lead.

Vivian Ikechukwu came in as a substitute and brought the Super Falcons back into the game with her 47th and 53rd minute strike, taking the scoreline to 3-2, but Magaoa Hildah sealed South Africa victory in the 86th minute with a superb strike, leaving the scoreline at 4-2 in favour of the South Africans who held on to their 4-2 lead till the end of the game.

At the end of the game, it's Nigeria 2-4 South Africa, so it ended at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria.

Match Details

• Tue. 21/09. Nigeria 2-4 South Africa FT. (Matchday 6) - Final Day

• Venue: Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos.

Below is the official team line-up;

Today's match is last game for both teams in the invitational friendly, which means, Nigeria had one win and a loss from their two games, while South Africa had two wins from their two games, one over Ghana, and another over Nigeria. It's also Aisha Buhari Cup (Invitational Friendly) final day.

Also, see Results of all games played in the Aisha Buhari Cup below;

RESULTS OF ALL GAMES PLAYED

• Wed. 15/09. Nigeria 2-0 Mali FT. - MATCHDAY 1

• Thur. 16/09. Cameroon 0-1 Morocco FT. - MATCHDAY 2

• Fri. 17/09. South Africa 3-0 Ghana FT. - MATCHDAY 3

• Sun. 19/09. Morocco 0-0 Mali FT. - MATCHDAY 4

• Mon. 20/09. Cameroon 0-2 Ghana FT. - MATCHDAY 5

• Tue. 21/09. Nigeria 2-4 South Africa FT. MATCHDAY 6