Nigeria’s Super Falcons made history by securing their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final held at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on March 5, 2025. Whatever happens next, this victory is a historic success for the Super Falcons! They have now succeeded in winning the highly sought after tournament 10 times out of 13 editions.
It was a final in which Nigeria came from behind to win the title, and their poise and fight displayed the character of champions. Esher Okoronkwo’s hat-trick was the difference in Nigeria’s win. Not only did she score the opening goal of the match, but she assisted on their second goal. From there, McCabe’s free-kick delivery set up a stunning finish from emerging star Jennifer Echegini. With a dramatic goal in the 88th minute, she had the Nigerian fans celebrating in ecstasy.
Morocco quickly produced Nigeria’s arsenal of automatic responses to possession. They had difficulty converting this advantage into scoring opportunities, tallying just a single shot on target in the first half. Just as their determination showed, their perseverance was rewarded when Okoronkwo connected with the net early, giving the squad an injection of confidence essential to the cause.
Morocco came out dashing and took command of the game. Nigeria figured things out quickly and opened their account with a comeback that shocked the Canadian home fans. The Super Falcons previously suffered a brutal loss to Morocco in the group stage. This victory tastes all the more delicious indeed and shows their capacity to bounce back from a disappointing performance.
Chiamaka Nnadozie, serving as Nigeria’s goalkeeper in the final, played a crucial role in maintaining the team’s lead as they fought to secure their historic win. The final scoreline of 3-2 admittedly belies just how one-sided the match was at times. More significantly, it underscores the Super Falcons’ resilience and refusal to relinquish their long-held supremacy on the continent in African women’s football.
Going forward, the next Women’s Africa Cup of Nations will take place in March 2026 in Morocco. This upcoming tournament will serve as a qualifier for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, adding an extra layer of significance for teams competing in it.
