Banyana Banyana claimed the maiden tournament after caging the reigning African women’s champions in Tuesday’s six-goal thriller
South Africa have won the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Cup after defeating Nigeria 4-2 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday evening.
Michelle Alozie’s own goal including efforts from Linda Motlhalo, Gabriela Salgado and Mamello Makhabane helped Banyana Banyana topple Randy Waldrum’s women.
Although Vivian Ikechukwu got a second-half double, it was not enough to stop Desiree Ellis' team.
Banyana – who defeated Ghana 3-0 in their first match – converted their first chance in the seventh minute of the highly entertaining encounter as Alozie put the ball past her goalkeeper in an attempt to clear Thembi Kgatlana’s cross.