The Super Falcons of Nigeria achieved a historic milestone by clinching their record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, dubbed 'Mission X,' after a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against hosts Morocco. The dramatic final, held at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, saw Nigeria overcome a two-goal deficit, showcasing remarkable resilience and the 'indomitable Nigerian spirit.'

Morocco started strong, with Ghiziane Chebbak scoring in the 13th minute and Sanaa Mssoudy adding a second in the 24th minute, giving the home side a 2-0 lead at halftime. The Super Falcons' resurgence began in the second half following strategic substitutions by head coach Justin Madugu, who introduced Rinsola Babajide and Jennifer Echegini to inject pace into the attack. Esther Okoronkwo was pivotal in the comeback, converting a penalty in the 64th minute and then assisting Folashade Ijamilusi for the equalizer in the 71st minute. Five-time CAF Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala was brought on to help close out the game, and Okoronkwo once again provided a crucial assist to Jennifer Echegini for the match-winning goal in the 88th minute, sealing the 3-2 triumph.

During the intense final, Moroccan fans employed a controversial tactic, shining laser lights onto Nigerian players, most notably targeting Esther Okoronkwo's eyes. However, this distraction failed to deter the Falcons. Defender Michelle Alozie humorously addressed this in a post-match Snapchat video with Okoronkwo, captioned, “Their lasers didn’t work,” perfectly capturing the team's composure and celebratory spirit despite the hostile atmosphere.

The victory sparked widespread celebrations and reactions across Nigeria. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu swiftly congratulated the team, hailing their