The Super Falcons of Nigeria have once again etched their name in African football history after clinching their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in dramatic fashion, defeating host nation Morocco 3–2 in a pulsating final on Sunday night in Rabat.
Trailing 2–0 at halftime, the Nigerian women mounted an incredible second-half comeback to silence the home crowd and reaffirm their dominance on the continent.
This year’s tournament, hosted in Morocco, marked a significant milestone in women’s football, not just in terms of visibility and competitiveness, but also financially, with the winners earning a record $1 million in prize money.
The victory is a sweet redemption for Nigeria, which lost to Morocco on penalties in the semifinals of the 2022 edition. This time, they proved their resilience with a spirited performance that combined tactical discipline, experience, and sheer willpower.
With this triumph, the Super Falcons continue to set the gold standard in African women’s football, holding the most WAFCON titles by any national team—male or female—on the continent.
Nigeria now looks ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympics and future global competitions with renewed confidence and momentum.
