Nigeria remain the most successful team in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), having won

Nigeria, who have competed in every World Cup since the tournament's formation in 1991, are 10-time and reigning WAFCON champions.

The Super Falcons had hoped to recover from their disappointing WAFCON quarter-final exit against Cameroon, but South Africa proved too strong in Thursday’s crucial play-off.