Road to the Final: WAFCON 2024 Tactical Semi-Final Preview

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.
— Justin Madugu, Super Falcons Head Coach
We know what this match means. We know what it takes to beat Nigeria.
— Desiree Ellis, Banyana Banyana Head Coach

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