South Africa are desperate for a win on Friday when they play Nigeria in the second leg of the final round of the Olympic Games qualifier. The Super Falcons claimed a 1-0 win in the first leg played at MKO Abiola Stadium on Friday, April 5 courtesy of Rasheedat Ajobade's strike. The Tshwane leg will be crucial in deciding the team that will make it to Paris 2024.
Nigeria vs South Africa Details:
Banyana Banyana welcome back Sinoxolo Cesane who did not travel with the squad to Nigeria for the first leg. It will be a special occasion for defender Lebohang Ramalepe who is set to win her 100th cap for the team in front of the home supporters.
South Africa possible XI: Swart, Makhubela, Dhlamini, Gamede, Matlou, Jane, Motlhalo, Ramalepe, Magaia, Kgatlana, Seoposenwe
Asisat Oshoala was not included in the last meeting after arriving at the camp late, but she might be started in Pretoria. It means either Chinwendu Ihezuo or Uchenna Kanu might start from the bench to pave way for the lethal attacker. No other changes are expected in the Super Falcons squad ahead of the crucial encounter.
Nigeria possible XI: Nnadozie, Alozie, Ucheibe, Ohale, Okeke, Abiodun, Ayinde, Ihezuo, Payne, Ajibade, Oshoala
The Tuesday game will be the 14th meeting between the two teams since 2000. Banyana Banyana have managed four wins, while the Super Falcons have registered seven victories with two ending in a draw. South Africa have struggled to beat Nigeria at home which gives the West Africans an advantage ahead of the fixture.
