New Football Heroine Asisat Oshoala Nets Brace, As Nigeria Qualify For World Cup
Nigeria’s new football heroine Asisat Oshoala scored two goals as the Falcons defeated South Africa 2 - 1 to advance to next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup to be staged in Canada.<br /><br />The Rivers Angels star opened scoring in the 38th minute through a deflected shot before she added a second just before the end of the first half.<br /><br />It would appear that the Golden Ball winner at the 2014 Fifa Under 20s attempted a cross, but the Bayana Bayana goalkeeper <span>Mndaweni </span>was caught off her line after she misjudged the flight of the ball.<br /><br />South Africa pulled a goal back in the 68th minute through <span>Refiloe Jane to set up a nervy finish, but Nigeria soldiered on to ensure they will be playing in the final.</span><br /><br />Nigeria, who have a 100 percent record at the ongoing tourney, will face the winner of the other semi - final between Ivory Coast and Cameroon in the showpiece final.<br /><br />Photo Credit : fifa.com<br /><br /><br />
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