Nigeria’s Super Falcons have reclaimed their throne, lifting the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in spectacular fashion after a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco in the final.
The win marks Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON crown, further cementing their status as the most successful women’s national team on the continent.
🏟️ Morocco Stun Early, Nigeria Respond Like Champions
In front of a passionate home crowd at Rabat’s Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah, the Atlas Lionesses roared to a stunning start. Morocco struck twice in the opening 25 minutes, with Ghizlane Chebbak curling in a beauty in the 12th minute, followed by Sanaâ Mssoudy who doubled the lead with a calm finish.
With the score at 2–0, Nigeria looked rattled heading into halftime—but the second half would rewrite the script completely.
⚽ The Super Falcons Soar Back
Led by their never-say-die spirit and tactical shifts by coach Justin Madugu, the Super Falcons clawed their way back into the match:
- Esther Okoronkwo halved the deficit in the 64th minute, converting from the penalty spot after VAR confirmed a foul inside the box.
- Just seven minutes later, Okoronkwo turned provider, floating in a perfect delivery for Folashade Ijamilusi to level matters at 2–2.
- With momentum on their side, Nigeria completed the turnaround in the dying minutes as substitute Jennifer Echegini rose to the occasion, smashing home the winner after yet another assist from Okoronkwo.
The final whistle sparked scenes of jubilation as Nigeria sealed a historic comeback and a decade-defining title.
🏆 Mission X Complete
The win caps off Nigeria’s “Mission X” — their pursuit of a 10th WAFCON title — and silences any doubts about their dominance in African women’s football.
This triumph comes after narrowly missing out in the 2022 edition and delivers a statement to the rest of the continent: the Super Falcons are still the queens of Africa.
Final Score: Nigeria 3–2 Morocco
WAFCON 2024 Champions: Nigeria (10th title)
