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Super Falcons Crowned WAFCON Champions: Nigeria Erupts in Celebration and Debate!

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Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye
Super Falcons Crowned WAFCON Champions: Nigeria Erupts in Celebration and Debate!

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have achieved a monumental feat, clinching their record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title following a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against host nation Morocco in the final. This triumph, widely referred to as 'Mission X', sparked nationwide celebrations and drew significant attention from prominent figures across Nigeria, while also igniting discussions about the future of Nigerian football and international rankings.

The final match, held at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, was a tense affair. Morocco initially took a commanding lead, with Ghiziane Chebbak scoring in the 13th minute and Sanaa Mssoudy doubling their advantage in the 24th minute, sending them into halftime with a two-goal cushion. However, the Super Falcons, under head coach Justin Madugu, mounted an extraordinary second-half resurgence. Substitutions, including the introduction of Rinsola Babajide and Jennifer Echegini, injected pace into their attack. Esther Okoronkwo began the comeback, converting a penalty in the 64th minute. She then assisted Folashade Ijamilusi for the equalizer in the 71st minute. With the game tied, Asisat Oshoala was brought on, and Okoronkwo once again proved decisive, setting up Jennifer Echegini for the match-winning goal in the 88th minute, securing Nigeria's historic win.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was among the first to congratulate the team. In a social media post, he lauded their

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