Michelle Alozie’s stoppage-time strike shattered South Africa’s hearts on Tuesday, sending Super Falcons of Nigeria to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final.

Alozie’s long-range shot, which gave the Super Falcons a 2-1 victory at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, was more of a cross, but it bounced awkwardly in front of Andile Dlamini, rolling into the Banyana net.

In a tightly contested semi-final at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium, the Falcons struck first in the 45th minute when Rasheedat Ajibade calmly converted from the penalty spot after a foul inside the South African box.

The defending champions, Banyana Banyana, responded early in the second half with a penalty of their own, which was slotted home confidently to bring the game level, after a foul by Nigeria.

With both teams pushing for a winner, Nigeria found the decisive moment late on.

Defender Michelle Alozie, who has been solid all tournament, stepped up in the 90th minute to curl home a stunning free kick that left the South African goalkeeper confused.

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