While any footballing affair between Nigeria and South Africa has never been a light take, the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) took the rivalry beyond reasoning, Nigeriasoccernet.com gather.
Following the goalless draw between the Banyana Banyana of South Africa and the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the Loftus Versfeld Sodium in Pretoria, coach, Randy Waldrum’s side to secure the Paris 2024 Olympic ticket at the expense of their host.
With this, South Africa threw away their hospitable reputation leaving the Super Falcons and the whole crew to sort themselves at the hotel.
The team according to the NFF’s Director of Competitions, Ruth David told thenff.com was abandoned with no security after Tunisian referee, Dorsaf Ganouati blew the final whistle.
“SAFA officials made it clear that we were thenceforth on our own. They said the bus would not move us to anywhere again, that their responsibilities ended with the final whistle.
“They only took us back to the hotel, and no longer detailed security personnel for the delegation.” Ruth David revealed.
Nigeria will have to look beyond this and prepare for the summer Olympics where they will play Brazil, Spain and Japan in Group C.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun