Super Falcons Fly High: How Nigeria Stage Comeback to Win 10th WAFCON Title Against Morocco
Di 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final wey happun for di Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, na one match wey go forever dey di history books.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons, di queens of African women football, show say dem no dey give up as dem fight back from two goals down to beat di host nation, Morocco, 3-2, to claim dia record-extending 10th WAFCON title.
Dis match, wey take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, na pure drama, passion, and tactical masterclass from di Super Falcons, and e sweet pass anything for di 21,000-capacity stadium. Na wetin we go break down for dis piece, in sweet pidgin, so make we dive in!
First Half: Morocco Shock Nigeria wit Early Goals
As di match start, di Atlas Lionesses, backed by dia loud home crowd, come out like say dem wan swallow Nigeria. Di stadium dey vibrate wit noise, and Morocco no waste time to show dia intent.
For di 13th minute, dia captain and star player, Ghizlane Chebbak, wey be joint-top scorer for di tournament wit four goals, fire one ogbonge long-range shot wey enter di bottom corner of di net. Di ball sweet pass jollof rice, and Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, no fit do anything about am. Di home fans erupt, and di Super Falcons look like dem dey under pressure.
Eleven minutes later, for di 24th minute, Morocco double dia lead. Sanaa Mssoudy, anoda sharp player for di Atlas Lionesses, finish one fine move wit a smart strike wey beat Nnadozie again.
At dis point, Nigeria dey look shaky, like say di weight of dia “Mission X” campaign to win a 10th title dey press dem down. Di first half no favour di Super Falcons at all—dem no manage to create any serious chance, and Morocco dey play like say dem don already win di trophy.
As di referee blow whistle for halftime, di score na Morocco 2-0 Nigeria, and di home fans dey sing like say di match don finish. But dem no know say di real drama dey come!
Second Half: Super Falcons Wake Up wit Fire
If anybody think say Nigeria go just fold like tissue paper, dem no know di Super Falcons. Coach Justin Madugu, who outsmart World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda, bring out new energy for di second half.
Di Super Falcons come out like wounded lions, ready to fight back. Di turning point come for di 61st minute wen Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina handball inside di box. Referee point to di penalty spot, and Esther Okoronkwo, di hero of di night, step up. She coolly send di goalkeeper, Khadija Er-Rmichi, di wrong way to make di score 2-1. Di small pocket of Nigeria fans for di stadium begin dey make noise, and di momentum don start to shift.
Seven minutes later, for di 71st minute, Okoronkwo turn provider. She send one sweet pass to Folashade Ijamilusi, who no waste time to drill one low shot into di bottom corner. Na 2-2, and di Super Falcons don level di game! Di Olympic Stadium wey bin dey loud before, start to quiet down as Morocco fans dey feel di heat. Nigeria dey press, and players like Rasheedat Ajibade, di tournament’s best player, and Halimatu Ayinde dey control midfield like bosses.
Di Final Twist: Echegini Seal Di Victory
As di match dey near di end, e look like say extra time go decide di winner. But Nigeria no dey here for long talk. For di 79th minute, Morocco think say dem get penalty wen Oluwatosin Demehin handball, but VAR overturn di decision, and di home crowd no happy at all. Dat moment spark Nigeria even more.
For di 88th minute, Esther Okoronkwo, who dey everywhere, whip in one dangerous free-kick. Substitute Jennifer Echegini, wey just enter di game, connect wit di ball and fire am into di net. Di stadium go silent, but di Nigeria bench and fans scatter everywhere wit joy. 3-2 to Nigeria, and dat goal na di dagger wey break Morocco’s heart!
Morocco try to fight back in di final minutes, but Nigeria’s defense, led by Ashleigh Plumptre and Osinachi Ohale, stand like rock. As di referee blow di final whistle, tears flow for Morocco bench, while Nigeria players dance around di center circle. Rasheedat Ajibade lift di new WAFCON trophy, and di Super Falcons celebrate dia 10th title in front of di small but mighty Nigeria supporters.
Wetin Dis Win Mean for Nigeria
Dis comeback, wey dem don call “Di Miracle of Rabat,” show why Nigeria remain di queens of African women football. Despite Morocco’s strong first half and home advantage, di Super Falcons’ experience, depth, and never-say-die spirit carry dem through. Esther Okoronkwo, who win Player of di Match, prove say she be key for Nigeria’s attack, while Jennifer Echegini write her name in history wit dat late winner. Coach Justin Madugu’s tactics and substitutions, like bringing in Echegini and Asisat Oshoala, show say e sabi di game well-well.
For Morocco, di loss pain well-well, especially as dem don lose two straight WAFCON finals on home soil. But dia performance show say dem don become serious force in African football, thanks to heavy investment and talents like Chebbak and Ibtissam Jraidi. Dem go get chance for revenge in di 2026 WAFCON, wey go happun in March.
Final Tots
Di Nigeria vs Morocco WAFCON 2024 final na match wey show di beauty of football—drama, heart, and pure passion. Nigeria’s comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2 na testament to dia champion spirit and why dem dey call “Super Falcons.” Mission X don complete, and di queens of African football still dey reign supreme!