Nigeria Stages Incredible Comeback to Win 10th WAFCON Title Against Morocc

Rabat, Morocco – Nigeria’s Super Falcons cemented their legendary status in African women’s football on Saturday, July 26, 2025, by overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final.

The victory marks a record-extending tenth continental title for Nigeria.

Playing in front of a partisan home crowd at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco had surged into a commanding 2-0 lead by halftime, with goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaâ Mssoudy igniting hopes of a historic maiden WAFCON triumph for the Atlas Lionesses.

However, the Super Falcons, true to their “never say die” spirit, launched a formidable second-half comeback. Esther Okoronkwo pulled one back from the penalty spot, before Folashade Ijamilusi netted the equalizer. The dramatic turnaround was completed in the 88th minute when substitute Jennifer Echegini fired home the winner, silencing the ecstatic Moroccan supporters and sending the Nigerian camp into joyous celebrations.

This remarkable victory not only reaffirms Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football but also completes their self-proclaimed “Mission X” to secure a historic tenth WAFCON crown.