The Super Falcons won the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the 10th time in a record-extending victory over Morocco on Saturday, falling behind Morocco 2-3.
Morocco blew the Nigerians away in the opening 45 minutes of the game’s 2-0 lead at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium.  ,
The Super Falcons, however, scored three times to win the game 3-1 and silence the once-buzzing home crowd when the second half came back.  ,
The Moroccans’ team, who have now lost back-to-back finals on their own soil, left a bitter aftertaste after the defeat.
However, the victory marked the completion of the nation’s “Mission X,” which was launched in search of its 10th crown.  ,
The Super Falcons only drew once in six matches to claim the championship.  ,
Read more about the Super Falcons’ incredible comeback against Morocco to win the 10-team World Cup title.
Nigeria Wins The WAFCON Trophy in Morocco for the 10th time.
The coach-led side’s courageous journey to the title is depicted below:
Tunisia vs. Nigeria [3-0] — Oshoala Stars In Opening Win
Asisat Oshoala, Rinsola Babajide, and Chinwendu Ihezuo scored the opening goals in a Group B game that gave Nigeria a 3-0 victory to begin their campaign.
Ihezuo Breaks Mares’ Hearts [Botswana vs. Nigeria]0-1]
The 2018 WAFCON champions faced Botswana, who needed three points to advance to the knockout stages of the competition after that stunning victory over the Carthage Eagles.  ,
The Mares, the tournament’s lowest-ranked team, faced off against the Nigerians, however. Ihezuo fired a close-range shot into the southern Africans in the 89th minute to break them.  ,
Algeria vs. Nigeria [0-0] — Spoils Shared With Les Vertes
With a significantly altered lineup, already qualified Nigeria entered Group B’s final game. For that game, Madugu rested the big names and brought in fresh legs.  ,
At the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Algeria performed a defensive masterclass to prevent the Nigerians from losing.  ,
Nigeria vs. Zambia [5-0] — Copper Queens Sink Quarter-Final
The Super Falcons faced Zambia in the quarter-final after finishing Group B winners. The Copper Queens’ title ambitions were reportedly in serious danger when they received seven points in Group A.
Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Ihezuo, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Florence Ijamilusi scored the Copper Queens, but Nigeria won the game with a score of 5-0.  ,
Super Falcons defeat Banyana Banyana [2-1] — Super Falcons
With that victory, the West Africans will meet South Africa, the country’s then-defending champion, in the semi-finals. The conflict exceeded expectations. Just before halftime, Nigeria took the lead with Ajibade. However, Linda Motlhalo, in the 60th minute, resurrected the Banyana Banyana.  ,
However, in the 94th minute, Michelle Alozie’s cross beat all players and rested in the South African nest.  ,
Morocco vs. Nigeria [2 vs. 3)] — Stage Heroic Comeback for WAFCON winners record
In the 2024 World Football Championship final, the Super Falcons faced Morocco for their evasive showing. The Atlas Lionesses, who lost to South Africa last time out, were aiming for history against a dominant Nigerian side.  ,
In the opening 25 minutes, the North Africans took a surprise lead with a 2-0 lead. Just twelve minutes into the game, Gizlane Chebbak struck sweetly. Twelve minutes later, Sanaa Mssoudy scored the second goal of the day to add to Nigeria’s suffering.  ,
For the first half, things continued to be that way. Before Okoronkwo dispatched a penalty lifeline in the 64th minute, Nigeria appeared to be in danger of losing. Ijamilusi leveled things up in the 71st minute, but the AFC Toronto star turned provider.  ,
After latching onto Okoronkwo’s free kick, Nigeria made a comeback just two minutes before the game.  ,
Nigeria Reaffirm its superiority
The Super Falcons are now ten times champions of the title thanks to that goal. They have only failed to win in three editions—2008, 2012, and 2020.  ,
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