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AWCON 2018: We are ready to battle Nigeria squarely- Linda Motlhano

By Michael Duah
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AWCON 2018: We are ready to battle Nigeria squarely- Linda Motlhano
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South Africa's Bayana Bayana sensation, Linda Motlhano says her outfit are ready to battle it out with Nigeria Super Falcons for the ultimate when the two nations clash in the finals of the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON).

The Bayana Bayana secured a final spot after beating the Female Eagles of Mali 2-0 at the Cape Coast stadium on Wednesday, November 27.

Speaking to the media after the cagey encounter, Motlhano who picked up the woman of the match believes her side are ready to compete with the defending champions and tournament favourites Nigeria when the two sides meet at the Accra sports stadium on Saturday, November 1 2018, for the ultimate.

"I think we have a good team and we are ready to challenge Nigeria in the finals for the trophy", she claimed.

Read also: AWCON 2018: We are not too old to play for Nigeria- Super Falcons captain

South Africa's win against Mali means they have qualified for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France and make their fourth final since 2012 in the Africa Woman Cup of Nations.

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