Nigeria Women edged past South Africa Women 2-1 in a heavyweight CAF Women's African Cup of Nations clash on July 23, 2025, a result that secured top spot in the group for the Super Falcons. In a replay of recent finals, Nigeria gained a measure of revenge with a hard-fought victory over their continental rivals. Nigeria took the lead midway through the first half with a powerful strike from outside the box. South Africa responded strongly and equalized just before halftime from a well-worked corner. The match winner came in the second half, as Nigeria's pressure told with a close-range finish following a goalmouth scramble. South Africa pushed for another equalizer but found the Nigerian defense in resilient form. The win confirmed Nigeria as group winners, while South Africa had to settle for second place. The Nigerian manager praised his team's mentality, while the South African coach rued defensive lapses at key moments.