Down 2–0 at halftime, Nigeria’s Super Falcons roared back to beat hosts Morocco 3–2 and lift their 10th WAFCON title. From Esther Okoronkwo’s leadership to Jennifer Echegini’s late heroics, this was a final for the ages—and a legacy-defining moment for Nigerian women’s football.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons cemented their dominance in African women’s football by winning a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, dramatically overcoming a 2–0 deficit to defeat hosts Morocco 3–2 at the Stade Olympique in Rabat.
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The final began with Moroccan firepower. Goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaâ Mssoudy inside the opening 24 minutes had the home crowd roaring and Nigeria reeling. But the Falcons refused to bow out quietly.
Trailing 2–0 at halftime, interim coach Justin Madugu made bold changes that ignited Nigeria’s resurgence.
The breakthrough came midway through the second half when Esther Okoronkwo converted a penalty following a handball by Nouhaila Benzina, sparking hope for the West Africans.
In the 71st minute, Okoronkwo turned provider, assisting Folashade Ijamilusi, whose precise strike brought Nigeria level. With the match hanging in the balance, Jennifer Echegini—brought on as a late substitute—delivered the final blow in the 88th minute, heading home from a perfectly executed set-piece.
Despite Morocco’s desperate final push, the Super Falcons held firm, sealing what many now call one of the greatest comebacks in WAFCON history.
The win marks Nigeria’s first WAFCON title since 2018 and reasserts their place as the powerhouse of women’s football in Africa. It’s also a huge statement from a new-look squad guided by local leadership after a transitional phase post-World Cup.
As confetti rained down in Rabat, chants of “Super Falcons!” echoed through the night—a proud moment for Nigeria and a powerful message to the continent: never count out the queens of African football.
