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Super Falcons Defeat South Africa, Win AWCON 2018 Trophy

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Nigeria have won the 2018 edition of the Africa Women Cup of Nations.

The Super Falcons needed penalties to see off South Africa 4-3.

There were no goals in 120 minutes of play, but Nigeria had the best chance to win the game in regulation time, when they were awarded a penalty.

But Asisat Oshoala missed from 12 yards.

This is the ninth time the Falcons are winning the trophy and they have already qualified to represent Africa at the FIFA Women’s World Cup inF France.