12th November, 2010
Super Falcons of Nigeria will have their hands full when they confront the defending champions, Equatorial Guinea in the final of the 7th Africa Women Championship, AWC on Sunday at the Sinaba Stadium in South Africa.
When Equatorial Guinea hosted the 2008 AWC, they defeated Falcons in the semi final and humbled South Africa 2-1 in the final to win the championship for the first time.
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Many football pundits believe that the final will be a fierce battle for the two nations as the Nigerian players will come out like unsettled Falcons to feast on Equatorial Guinea.
Perpetua Nwocha, who has been the goal poacher for the Nigerian ladies, says she will be on target to wreak havoc on the Gunieans. Nigeriaâ€
Coach Eucharia said her players are in high spirits ahead of the crucial final, adding that she is not afraid of Equatorial Guineaâ€
Eucharia noted that her team have come a long way. “We still remain focused. The battle is not yet over as we are battle ready to confront Equatorial Guinea, who defeated us in the last edition. We are in South Africa to win the title, so our opponents have no place to hide on Sunday.â€
However, the likes of Equatorial Gunieaâ€
Meanwhile, South Africaâ€
—Sunday Akintoye