Trailing 2–0 at half-time to a fired-up Moroccan side in Rabat, Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced an extraordinary second-half turnaround to secure a 3–2 victory and lift their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown on Saturday . Esther Okoronkwo ignited the revival with a penalty in the 55th minute, before Folashade Ijamilusi’s finish leveled the score and Joe Echegini buried a dramatic winner in stoppage time.
Morocco had appeared set for history after captain Ghizlane Chebbak’s fine opener and Sana Mssoudy’s composed finish gave the Atlas Lionesses a commanding 2–0 lead . Yet Nigeria’s experience and clinical precision proved decisive. Okoronkwo’s composed spot-kick triggered the comeback, while midfield dynamism and tactical adjustments by coach Randy Waldrum paid dividends.
The victory cements the Super Falcons’ status as Africa’s dominant force: no nation has won more WAFCON titles, and Nigeria now stands alone on ten championships . Fans erupted as the final whistle blew, with thousands of Nigerian expatriates in the stands and millions watching live broadcasts across the continent celebrating a performance combining resilience, flair, and attacking verve.
