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Nigeria vs South Africa Women Predictions - Nigeria to see off South Africa in the semi-finals

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 22 Jul 2025

Brad Newcomb 22 Jul 2025

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Nigeria in top form with a 5-0 win over Zambia.
Both teams have strong defensive records, conceding only one goal in their last five matches.
Key players like ohale and Ihezuo lead Nigeria's attack, giving them a slight edge.

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NIgeria scored five goals in the quarter-finals (Getty Images)

Nigeria vs South Africa Women Predictions

Nigeria were in sublime form in the quarter-finals and have an excellent record against South Africa in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Defending Champions South Africa have performed well so far. Nigeria are predicted to win to nil.

Nigeria vs South Africa Women Predictions
Head to Head
Nigeria Women Form
Nigeria Women Team News & Injuries
South Africa Women Form
South Africa Women Team News & Injuries
Verdict

Nigeria have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
Nigeria have scored 12 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
Nigeria have conceded 1 goal in 5 games in all competitions.
South Africa have won 4 of their last 5 fixtures in all competitions.
South Africa have scored 9 goals in 5 matches in all competitions.
South Africa have conceded 1 goal in 5 games in all competitions.

Head to Head

Nigeria have a slight edge with five victories to four against South Africa, including three draws in 12 meetings.

Nigeria Women Form

Nigeria booked their place in the semi-finals of WAFCON with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Zambia last weekend, extending their unbeaten run to seven fixtures.

Nigeria had the perfect start, taking the lead against Zambia after two minutes of play, scoring their second goal in the 33rd minute of the match, and grabbing their third on the stroke of halftime.

Nigeria scored their fourth goal against Zambia at the 68-minute mark before adding a fifth a minute into second-half stoppage time.

Nigeria had 43% possession and 11 shots in the game, with seven attempts on target.

Before that result, Nigeria beat Tunisia 3-0, edged Botswana 1-0, and drew 0-0 against Algeria in their opening Women's Africa Cup of Nations fixtures.

Nigeria have registered four victories in their last five matches, including one draw. They scored 12 goals and conceded one.

Nigeria will start confidently in their semi-final clash against South Africa after their latest triumph, and they have an excellent record against their opponents in this competition, with three wins and one loss.

Nigeria Women Team News & Injuries

Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Folashade Ijamilusi each scored against Zambia last weekend.

Chiwendu Ihezuo was also on the scoresheet, taking her tally to three goals in this edition of WAFCON.

Asisat Oshoala and Rinsola Babajide have contributed one goal in the competition thus far.

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Tochukwu Oluehi, Rachael Unachukwu

Defenders: Osinachi Ohale, Shukurat Oladipo, Michelle Alozie, Ashleigh Plumptre, Sikiratu Isah, Oluwatosin Demehin, Miracle Usani

Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade, Halimatu Ayinde, Deborah Abiodun, Jennifer Echegini, Toni Payn, Christy Ucheibe

Forwards: Asisat Oshoala, Francisca Ordega, Chiwendu Ihezuo, Ifeoma Onumonu, Esther Okoronkwo, Rinsola Babajide, Folashade Ijamilusi, Chioma Okafor

South Africa Women Form

South Africa defeated Senegal 4-1 on penalties in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash after the score had ended 0-0 after extra time.

South Africa had the majority of possession during the contest but failed to create any meaningful chances against Senegal.

Banyana Banyana had 58% possession and 15 shots in the game, with five attempts on target.

Before that, South Africa defeated Ghana 2-0, drew 1-1 against Tanzania, and thrashed Mali 4-0 in their opening WAFCON fixtures.

South Africa have won four of their last five fixtures, including one draw. They scored nine goals and conceded one.

South Africa have been in great touch lately, winning ten of their last 11 outings and have a solid defence, but they face a tough assignment against a Nigerian side firing on all cylinders and yet to concede a goal.

South Africa Women Team News & Injuries

Lebohang Ramalepe, Refiloe Jane, Hildah Magaia, Ronnel Donnelly, Bambanani Mbane, Linda Mothlalo, and Jermaine Seoposenwe have scored one each in this edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Goalkeepers: Kaylin Swart, Andile Dlamini, Dineo Magagula, Casey Gordon

Defenders: Lebohang Ramalepe, Fikile Magama, Shakira O'Malley, Gabriela Salgado, Tiisetso Makhubela, Bambanani Mbane, Karabo Dhlamini, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Bongeka Gamede,

Midfielders: Sibulele Holweni, Linda Mothlalo, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Amogelang Motau, Regina Mogolola, Noxolo Cesane, Michelle Sampson, Adrielle Mibe, Kgalebane Mohlakoana

Forwards: Hildah Magaia, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Nthabiseng Majiya, Bonolo Mokoma, Ronnel Donnelly, Karabo Dhlamini

Verdict

Nigeria v South Africa Women

Nigeria have looked in sublime form thus far in WAFCON. While South Africa are the defending champions, I am backing Nigeria to win to nil.

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