Nigeria in an uphill battle in Group A (0:52)
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3-1-1, 1st in African Nations Cup Qualifying
Nigeria edge South Africa for 11th African women's title
Nigeria needed penalties to claim the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations championship over South Africa, after the match ended 0-0 on Saturday.
Banyana still have eye on the prize in AWCON final
South Africa may be celebrating a first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup qualification, but they have their eyes very much on the AWCON title.
What have we learned from Nigeria's run to the AWCON final?
As Nigeria prepare for Saturday's final against South Africa, ESPN explore the Super Falcons' evolution during the Africa Women Cup of Nations.
Lobi Stars begin continental campaign with loss
Cameroonian side UMS de Loum defeated Nigeria's Lobi Stars 1-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round clash on Wednesday.
Super Falcons defeat Cameroon in AWCON semi to reach World Cup
Nigeria defeated Cameroon 4-2 on penalties to reach the Africa Women Cup of Nations final following a goalless draw in Accra on Tuesday.
Nigerians Abroad: Chukwueze, Osimhen extend goalscoring form
Standout teenage Nigeria duo Samuel Chukwueze and Victor Osimhen continued their impressive goalscoring streaks this weekend.
Nigeria must know the value of experience in AFCON title hunt
Gernot Rohr has lowered the Super Eagles' average age, but has he left the squad short of experience?
Nigeria vs. Uganda: What did we learn?
What will Gernot Rohr have learned from the Super Eagles' stalemate against Uganda as he keeps one eye on next year's showpiece in Cameroon?
Nigeria and Nike renew football partnership
Nigeria have renewed their equipment partnership with global sportswear manufacture Nike for the next four years, with an option for another four.
Uganda hold Super Eagles to friendly stalemate
Nigeria and Uganda battled to a 0-0 draw as the Super Eagles' underwhelming recent record against the Cranes continues.
Nigeria vs. Uganda: Third time lucky for Super Eagles?
Can the Super Eagles end their recent poor run against the Cranes when they meet at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Tuesday?
Nigeria's loss against Banyana comes as no surprise
Banyana Banyana defeating the Super Falcons in the Africa Women Cup of Nations on Sunday came as little surprise to fans of either side.
Uganda's Miya, Onyango set to miss Nigeria clash
Uganda will be without Farouk Miya and captain Denis Onyango for Tuesday's international friendly against Nigeria in Asaba.
Rohr won't dwell on offside goals after qualification
Coach Gernot Rohr would not dwell on two disallowed goals against South Africa as he celebrated Nigeria's qualification for the 2019 AFCON finals.
Five takeaways from Nigeria's draw in South Africa
We bring you five observations from Nigeria's point of view after the Super Eagles played to a 1-1 AFCON qualifying draw in South Africa.
Samuel Kalu 8/10 as Super Eagles qualify for AFCON
Who were Nigeria's key men as they held South Africa 1-1 on Saturday to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations?
Nigeria seal Nations Cup berth with South Africa draw
Nigeria sealed their place at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-1 draw against South Africa in their Group E qualifier on Saturday.
Oshoala: No team can rival Nigeria at AWCON
Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala is confident that none of the other sides competing in the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations can rival the Super Falcons.
Will Onyekuru ever realise his potential with Nigeria?
Despite his fine form, Henry Onyekuru is unlikely to start for Nigeria in this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.
Can John Ogu take his opportunity against Bafana?
For the first time since September 2015, Nigeria approach a match without any of their three first-choice midfielders in a matchday squad.
Super Eagles ready for South Africa test (0:46)
Are Nigeria stronger without Victor Moses?
The Chelsea forward's retirement came as something of a shock, but Gernot Rohr's has made the most of a tricky situation.
South Africa vs. Nigeria: Where will the game be won and lost?
Which are the key areas that could decide the Super Eagles' showdown with Bafana Bafana at the FNB Stadium?
Picking a Super Eagles-Bafana Bafana Combined XI
Ahead of Nigeria's clash against South Africa in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, ESPN picks a combined XI of players from both sides.
2017-19 Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| South Africa | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| Libya | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 7 |
| Seychelles | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -20 | 1 |