AWCON 2018: Equatorial Guinea Stands In Nigeria's Way To Semifinal

AWCON 2018: Equatorial Guinea Stands In Nigeria's Way To Semifinal By Niyi Busari Super Falcons' qualification for the Semifinal of the 2018 African Women Nations Cup (AWCON) means the eight time African champions must beat Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea in their last Group B match on Saturday. Though, Equatorial Guinea senior women national team have lost their last two matches to Shepolopolo of Zambia and Banyana Banyana of South Africa in the ongoing 2018 AWCON in Ghana however, Nzalang Nacional still pose a threat as they are the only team that have defeated Super Falcons in Semifinal and final of the tournament. Super Falcons rose from their 0-1 shock loss to Banyana Banyana of South Africa in their first Group B match to spank Shepolopolo of Zambia 4-0 but must win their last group game against Equatorial Guinea before they can secure their Semifinal ticket. Equatorial Guinea beat Nigeria 1-0 in the semi-finals of the 2008 edition, which they hosted. The goal was scored by Genoveva Anonma Nze. Nigeria defeated Equatorial Guinea 4-2 in the final of the 2010 edition of the AWCON. Goals by Perpetua Nkwocha and Desire Oparanozie and two own goals by Equatorial Guinea players ensured that Nigeria regained its title. The Super Falcons are the most successful African national team (male or female). They have won the African Women's Championship/Nations Cup 8 timee. The Equatoguineans won the championship in 2008 and 2012, the only two times that Nigeria failed to win it.