Super Falcons Skipper, Rasheedat Ajibade scored the only goal as Nigeria defeated South Africa at the Moshood Abiola International Stadium in Abuja.
The Atletico Madrid Forward scored a 43rd-minute Penalty after Noko Matlou fouled Chiwendu Ihezuo inside the box.
She made no mistake as she shot the ball past the South African goalkeeper, Kaylin Swart. The visitors controlled proceedings in the second half as they struggled for an equalizer.
Super-Falcons Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie made a crucial save denying South Africa Forward, Thembi Kgatlana.
Banyana Banyana will be hoping to overturn the 1-0 deficit in the second leg as they host the Super Falcons on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.
