Nigeria’s Super Falcons have etched their name in the
history books once again, becoming the first African team to win the Women’s
Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) an unprecedented 10 times.
In a breathtaking final held in Rabat on Friday night, the
Falcons pulled off a remarkable 3-2 comeback win over host nation Morocco,
completing what they dubbed #MissionX.
Down 2-0 at halftime, the odds seemed stacked against the
Nigerian side. But in classic Super Falcons fashion, they rose to the occasion
with a second-half masterclass that stunned the home crowd and sent a clear
message about their dominance in African women’s football.
Esther Okoronkwo sparked the comeback in the 64th minute
with a composed finish to make it 2-1.
The momentum shifted, and it wasn’t long before Folashade
Ijamilusi leveled the score after receiving a fine pass from Okoronkwo, who had
dribbled her way past Moroccan defenders in a solo run that left fans
breathless.
With the game hanging in the balance, substitute Jennifer
Echegini delivered the final blow with two minutes left on the clock, slotting
home from a powerful long-range freekick by Okoronkwo to complete the
turnaround and seal Nigeria’s title triumph.
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