For the record-extending 10th time, Nigeria’s Super Falcons lifted the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday night, coming from a two-goal first half deficit to defeat their hosts, Morocco 3-2 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
In a statement shortly after the heroic performance, President Bola Tinubu said the Super Falcons demonstrated ‘spectacular performance and resilience’.
In the thrilling final, Morocco took the lead through Ghizlane Chebbak in the 12th minute, and doubled their advantage when Sanaâ Mssoudy found the back of the net in the 24th minute.
However, Nigeria responded with a determined second-half performance that turned the game around.
Esther Okoronkwo pulled one back for the Super Falcons in the 64th minute from the penalty spot, before Folashade Florence Ijamilusi levelled the scoreline in the 71st minute.
Jennifer Echegini completed the comeback with a late winner in the 88th minute, sealing the Super Falcons’ win.
Nigeria edged Morocco in most of the match statistics, recording 14 shots compared to Morocco’s 10, with five of those on target. The Super Falcons also held 55% possession, completed 280 passes with a 69% accuracy rate, and had five corners against Morocco’s three.
Despite the high intensity, the game was fair with no yellow or red cards issued. Nigeria committed seven fouls, while Morocco had 12.
