The Super Falcons clinched the champions title for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after staging a shocking second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco in a pulsating final.
The Moroccans had taken a 2-0 lead in the first half, leveraging early momentum and a roaring home crowd at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
But the Nigerians, demonstrating the grit and pedigree that has made them thick and most successful team in the tournament’s history, bounced back after the break to the consternation of admirers and demoralization of the host team supporters
In a spirited second-half display, the Super Falcons flip the script in dramatic fashion, turning the tournament tide against the Moroccan team and scoring twice to drown the home fans and reclaim the continental crown.
Nigeria’s charge, led by Esther Okoronkwo, whose pivotal contributions one goal and two assists turned the game in a quick and dramatic fashion, stamping both an emotional and historic victory at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Saturday.
With this victory, Super Falcons complete the 10th WAFCON title, reaffirming its dominance in African women’s football.
