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Nigeria and South Africa rekindle rivalry in China as Henan Huishang face Beijing Phoenix

Nigeria duo of Onome Ebi and Chiwendu Ihezuo's Henan Huishang will battle Beijing Phoenix's South Africa duo of Thembi Kgatlana and Linda Motlhalo on Wednesday.

Going into the encounter, Henan were second on the log with four points from two games, while Beijing are fourth with three points from similar Chinese Women's Super League matches.

Last year, the Nigerian duo celebrated in Ghana as the Super Falcons defeated Banyana Banyana's duo in the final to win the African Women's Cup of Nations title.

However, Kgatlana overshadowed the Nigerian pair as she claimed the Golden Ball and Golden Boot of the tournament, scoring five goals.