In a night that will go down in African football history, the Super Falcons of Nigeria staged a sensational second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3–2 and claim their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. Down 2–0 at halftime in a packed Rabat stadium, the Nigerian side showed heart, hunger, and unmatched experience to flip the script and emerge champions.
Morocco got off to a dream start, silencing the Falcons with two quick-fire goals before the half-hour mark. But after the break, Nigeria’s fighting spirit came alive. Esther Okoronkwo pulled one back from the penalty spot, giving the Super Falcons a lifeline and energizing the squad.
The comeback continued with Folashade Ijamilusi finishing off a slick move to bring the score level. With momentum firmly on their side, Nigeria kept pressing, and it paid off just before full-time when substitute Jennifer Echegini netted the match-winner from a brilliantly worked set piece.
With this victory, Nigeria extends its dominance in African women’s football, now holding 10 WAFCON titles. The triumph not only adds another trophy to the cabinet but also sends a strong message to the continent: the Super Falcons are still the team to beat.
