South Africa’s senior women team, Banyana Banyana beat Super Falcons of Nigeria 4-2 to win the first-ever edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament in Lagos.
This finale of this tournament was played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos State on Tuesday.
Super Falcons were thrown off balance while South Africa’s Banyana Banyana team were gifted their first goal in the early stages of the first 45 minutes due to an own goal by Alozie Chidi in the 5th minute.
It was a moment of delight for Desiree Ellis after Linda Motlhalo scored a goal from the penalty kick spot in the 17th minute after Ebi Onome handled the ball in the penalty box.
While Nigeria had a goal disallowed midway into the game, South Africa’s Banyana Banyana went on to bag a third goal three minutes before the half-time break, thanks to Gabriel Salgado’s effort.
Vivian Ikechukwu gave the Super Falcons a lifeline after pulling a goal back shortly after the break in the 47th minute.
The striker further reduced the deficit to one goal when she bagged her second goal in the 53rd minute.
While the Super Falcons were unable to add to their tally till the end of the second half, Banyana Banyana were awarded a second penalty kick, however.
Mamello Makhabane sealed the win in the 86th minute.
