The Super Falcons of Nigeria made history by coming from behind to win their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title.

The thrilling final match against host nation Morocco ended 3-2 in favor of Nigeria.

The Match Details:
It happened on July 26, 2025 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Olympic Annex Stadium in Rabat. The final score is Morocco 2-3 Nigeria

The Goals:
Morocco: Ghizlane Chebbak (12th minute) and Sanaâ Mssoudy (24th minute)
Nigeria: Esther Okoronkwo (64th minute, penalty), Folashade Ijamilusi (71st minute), and Jennifer Echegini (88th minute)

The Comeback:
Nigeria trailed 2-0 at halftime, but head coach Justin Madugu’s tactical adjustments sparked a remarkable turnaround. Esther Okoronkwo’s composed penalty kick in the 64th minute ignited the comeback, followed by Folashade Ijamilusi’s equalizer seven minutes later. Substitute Jennifer Echegini sealed the win with a decisive strike in the 88th minute, silencing the Moroccan crowd.

The Historic Win:
This victory marks Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title, solidifying their dominance in African women’s football. The Super Falcons have now won the tournament a record-extending 10 times, with their previous win in 2018.

This win also highlights the team’s resilience and determination, as they overcame a 2-0 deficit to secure the title.

The Super Falcons walked away with $1 million in prize money, double the amount from the previous edition.