Nigeria fight back to stun Morocco for Tenth WAFCON title
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons complete a stunning comeback to win WAFCON 2024, claiming their 10th title and marking a powerful moment for women’s football in Africa.
Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Saturday.
Morocco has invested millions in its teams, but with another loss in the WAFCON final, is the return on investment at risk?
Morocco and Nigeria face off this Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Rabat Olympic Stadium for the 2024 Women's AFCON final. Both teams have announced their starting elevens, with their respective captains Ghizlane Chebbak and Rasheedat Ajibade leading the sides.
The report states that on Thursday, some fans said they were unable to purchase tickets online as the portal was closed. They also claimed that the site was only opened for 20 minutes on Friday before it was closed again.
Nigeria produce a sensational second half comeback to clinch a 3-2 win over hosts Morocco and seal a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.