Exempted X mission: Super Falcons Stun Morocco to win the tenth Wafcon title

He Nigeria Super Halcons are Africa champions Once again, and this happened on a night in which a different story would have been written.

In the Olympique de Stade in Rabat, Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from two goals down to Defeat Morocco hosts 3–2 and Claim its tenth Cup of Women’s Africa (WAFCON) Title on Saturday night.

It was a story of courage and return to the ages, such as Jennifer EcheginiThe winner of the 88 minutes completed a sensational change that crowned Nigeria the queens of African football once again.

The Falcons not only became champions again, but won the first edition of the recently designed Wafcon trophy.

This occurs two years after finishing the podium in fourth place in the 2022 edition.

Chebbak and MSSODY STUN FALCONS Early

The game began at a frantic pace, and it was the Moroccans who took out the first blood.

In the 12th minute Ghizlane Chebbak capitalized in a defensive period to shoot Chiamaka Nonaziegiving Morocco a dream and sending the local crowd to delirium.

Twelve minutes later, it worsened even more for Nigeria. Healthy msouges Slotado in the second in Morocco after a radical movement in the 24th minute, apparently putting the hosts in total control.

Super Falcons launched Flightback Fightback

Nigeria, without flinching for the deficit, left the tunnel for the second half of a different side, driven by pride and inspired by the purpose.

In the 64th minute, Esther Okoronkwo He took a step away from the penalty spot after IJAMILUSI FOLASHADE It was a foul in the box.

He sent the Guardian of Morocco the wrong way to do it 2-1 and turn on the belief in the Nigerian camp.

Only seven minutes later, the return was on.

71 ‘goal!
FOLASHADE FLORENCE IJAMILUSI It limited animated performance with the equalizer, hitting home after an accumulation of discourage in the Moroccan box.

“We are back in pairs in Rabat!” The Super Falcons declared through social networks.
Morocco 🇲🇦 2-2 🇳🇬 Nigeria

The tension continued to increase, and in the 84th minute, Moroccan fans thought they had earned a penalty, only for a long VAR review To discard it.

Echegini delivers the knockout coup

Then came the time that will live forever in Nigerian football folklore.

With only two remaining minutes on the clock, replace Jennifer Echegini, Who had left the bench to add fresh energy, hooked on a loose ball and has drilled the winner from inside the box.

88 ‘goal! Echegini the Super Sub!

“He puts us ahead for the first time tonight!”

“What a return! Nigeria leads in the Wafcon final!” He shouted at the stadium announcer.

Nigeria Domanta goes back his crown

Despite stopping at the break, Nigeria dominated the majority of parties statistics:

• Shots: Nigeria 14 – 10 Morocco

• Shots in the objective: Nigeria 5 – 3 Morocco

• Possession: Nigeria 55% – 45% Morocco

• Steps: Nigeria 280 – 248 Morocco

• Pass precision: 69% – 67%

• Corners: Nigeria 5 – 3 Morocco

• Failures: Nigeria 7 – 12 Morocco

• Cards: None

It was an exciting but fair contest, without yellow or red cards.

A decade of sealed domain

This Victoria Sella Nigeria Tenth Wafcon title In 14 editions, consolidating its status as the most dominant force in African women’s football.

The Super Falcons won the crown for the last time in 2018, and Saturday’s victory occurs after a fourth disappointing place in 2022.

“Mission X Achieved!” The Nigerian Football Federation published online, celebrating its tenth title with Fitting Flair.

Victory also marks a successful tournament for Interim coach Justin Madugu Side, who defeated the heavyweights South Africa and consecutive Morocco on the road to the title.

Full time: Morocco 🇲🇦 2–3 🇳🇬 Nigeria

• 12 ‘ Chebbak (Morocco)

• 24 ‘ MSODY (Morocco)

• 64 ‘ Okoronkwo (Pen, Nigeria)

• 71 ‘ Ijamilusi (Nigeria)

• 88 ‘ Echegini (Nigeria)

The champions celebrate

While blowing the final whistle, the Nigerian bank poured on the field, wrapping Echegini in hugs. Captain Rasheedat ajibade He raised the trophy above his head, tears flowed freely between players, staff and fans.

He Super Halcons are back on the throneand Africa leans once again to his queens.