Nigeria's Super Falcons Reign Supreme, Clinching 10th WAFCON Title Amidst Fanfare!
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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have etched their name further into African football history, securing their record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over host nation Morocco. The final, held at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, was a dramatic showcase of resilience and skill, solidifying Nigeria's dominance on the continental stage.
The match itself was a nail-biting affair. Morocco, buoyed by their home crowd, took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Ghiziane Chebbak in the 13th minute and Sanaa Mssoudy in the 24th minute, heading into halftime with a comfortable cushion. However, the Super Falcons, under coach Justin Madugu, orchestrated a spectacular second-half resurgence. Substitutions like Rinsola Babajide and Jennifer Echegini injected pace and attacking impetus. Esther Okoronkwo proved to be a pivotal figure, converting a penalty in the 64th minute to pull one back for Nigeria. She then provided the assist for the equalizer in the 71st minute to Folashade Ijamilusi. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Okoronkwo once again set up Jennifer Echegini for the match-winning goal, completing an unforgettable comeback and fulfilling
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