The Super Falcons of Nigeria overcame all odds to win their ninth AWCON title after defeating the Bayana Bayana of South Africa on penalties after full and extra time had ended goalless.
The South Africans had defeated the Super Falcons in the opening match and it seemed their time had arrived, but the Nigerian’s drew from their experience to successfully defend their title for the third time consecutively.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria, the Bayana Bayana of South Africa and the Lionesses of Cameroon will represent Nigeria in next year’s women World Cup.
