Nigeria’s Super Falcons accomplished a outstanding comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3–2 in an exciting remaining of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday, clinching a record-extending tenth continental title and a $1 million prize cash.
The victory capped a dramatic and decided “Mission X” marketing campaign that resonated throughout the continent and the globe, because the Falcons reaffirmed their standing because the queens of African soccer.
The victory additionally represented a candy revenge for the Tremendous Falcons, who Morocco had eradicated on penalties within the semi-finals of the 2022 version, additionally hosted in Morocco.
The hosts made a flying begin, scoring twice inside 25 minutes. Captain Ghizlane Chebbak fired Morocco in entrance within the twelfth minute, earlier than Sanaâ Mssoudy doubled the benefit within the twenty fourth, sending the house crowd into wild celebration.
However the resilient Nigerian aspect roared again within the second half. Esther Okoronkwo transformed a penalty within the sixty fourth minute to drag one again, and 7 minutes later, Folashade Florence Ijamilusi netted an excellent equaliser to make it 2–2.
With momentum of their favour, Nigeria stored the strain on and finally sealed a dramatic victory; substitute Jennifer Echegini swept dwelling the third aim from Esther Okoronkwo’s free kick within the 88th minute to finish the comeback and spark jubilant celebrations each on the pitch and throughout Nigeria.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade was named Participant of the Match, whereas Chiamaka Nnadozie, Africa’s greatest goalkeeper for the previous two years, was named Goalkeeper of the Match.
In doing so, Nigeria additionally prolonged their proud file of by no means shedding a WAFCON remaining.
