Super Falcons WAFCON 2025 Victory sees Nigeria win a record 10th title after stunning 3-2 comeback against Morocco in Rabat. African football history made
Super Falcons WAFCON 2025 Victory has secured Nigeria’s place in African football history, as the team became the first African nation to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) ten times.
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In a thrilling final in Rabat on Friday night, the Super Falcons overturned a 2-0 halftime deficit to defeat host nation Morocco 3-2 a remarkable comeback they proudly dubbed #MissionX.
With pressure mounting and the crowd roaring, Esther Okoronkwo ignited Nigeria’s charge in the 64th minute with a cool finish that made it 2-1.
Just minutes later, Okoronkwo danced past Moroccan defenders to set up Folashade Ijamilusi, who leveled the score at 2-2.
As the match neared its dramatic end, substitute Jennifer Echegini delivered a moment of brilliance, finishing from a long-range freekick by Okoronkwo in the 88th minute to seal the victory.
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The Falcons’ triumph was not just a comeback it was a masterclass in resilience, pride, and dominance in African women’s football.
