Road to the Final: WAFCON 2024 Tactical Semi-Final Preview
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Road to the Final: WAFCON 2024 Tactical Semi-Final Preview ⋆
Tactical Previews
Nigeria vs South Africa
MATCH INTELLIGENCE
Nigeria have averaged 2.1 goals per game and are yet to concede a goal but must contend with South Africa’s fast transitions their low-block shape.
Key tactical battle:
Nigerian width vs. South Africa’s zonal compactness
Key Players:
Chinwendu Ihezuo (Nigeria): Leading goalscorer for the team with 3 goals in 4 games so far in the tournament. With finesse shooting and a ruthless edge, she is poised to make her mark in the heavyweight semi-final contest.
Jermaine Seoposenwe (South Africa): Intelligent mover, lethal in tight spaces
WHAT THE COACHES SAY….
“Whoever we face, we will be ready. If you want to reach the Final and win this tournament, you need to beat everyone.”
“We know what this match means. We know what it takes to beat Nigeria.”
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