HEADLINENEWS.NEWS SPECIAL REPORT.
Date: July 25, 2025.
Location: Rabat, Morocco
Event: 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Final
In what will go down as one of the most thrilling and iconic nights in African football history, the Super Falcons of Nigeria roared back from a 2–0 deficit at halftime to defeat host nation Morocco 3–2 and secure a record-setting 10th WAFCON title — a feat no other African team, male or female, has ever achieved.
“We came for history. We made it happen. This is Nigeria’s moment — again!”
— Onome Ebi, Nigeria Captain (Post-Match Interview).
A Tale of Two Halves: From Collapse to Comeback
Half-Time: Morocco 🇲🇦 2 – 0 Nigeria 🇳🇬
Full-Time: Morocco 🇲🇦 2 – 3 Nigeria 🇳🇬
The match began with the hosts flying high, energized by a home crowd and two early goals that stunned the Super Falcons. But Nigeria’s second-half performance was a masterclass in resilience, tactical precision, and sheer Nigerian grit.
Goals from Asisat Oshoala, Uchenna Kanu, and substitute Esther Okoronkwo turned the tide, rewriting what looked like certain defeat into a triumphant narrative worthy of football folklore.
Historical Achievement: 10-Time African Champions
The Super Falcons now stand alone at the summit of African women’s football:
10 WAFCON titles (1991, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2024)
First African team (male or female) to reach double-digit continental championships
Now undefeated in 28 of their last 30 WAFCON matches
“Nigeria’s women’s team has built an empire in African football. What they’ve achieved is not just dominance — it’s legacy.”
— Fatma Samoura, Former FIFA Secretary General
By the Numbers: Falcons’ WAFCON 2024 Campaign
Match Result Goals Scored
Group Stage vs Zambia 3–0 Oshoala (2), Kanu (1)
Group Stage vs Senegal 2–1 Monday Gift (1), Okoronkwo (1)
Quarter-Final vs South Africa 1–0 Alozie (1)
Semi-Final vs Cameroon 2–1 Kanu (1), Onumonu (1)
Final vs Morocco 3–2 Oshoala, Kanu, Okoronkwo Global Recognition and Reactions
Gianni Infantino, FIFA President:
“What the Super Falcons achieved is exceptional. Coming back from 2–0 down in a final, away from home, under pressure — they’ve set the standard for African football.”
CAF President Patrice Motsepe:
“The women’s game in Africa is rising, and Nigeria continues to lead the way. This victory was not only about football, but about courage and national pride.”
UN Women Africa (via X):
“Nigeria’s Super Falcons continue to inspire a generation of African girls. Football is no longer a man’s game — it’s a dream for all.”
💬 Post-Match Quotes
Asisat Oshoala (Striker):
“They wrote us off at halftime. That was their mistake. This team doesn’t fold — we fight.”
Randy Waldrum (Head Coach):
“We changed our approach, trusted the bench, and most importantly — the players believed. That’s what champions do.”.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR:
“Our Super Falcons have once again made Nigeria proud. Their victory is a symbol of the strength, perseverance, and excellence that defines our nation.”
Analysis: Grit, Bench Depth, and Tactical Intelligence.
The turnaround was no fluke. Tactical substitutions and a bold formation change by Coach Randy Waldrum made the difference. Substitutes Okoronkwo and Ucheibe added pace and width, while Ajibade’s leadership in midfield disrupted Morocco’s rhythm.
Nigeria’s victory also underscores the Falcons’ depth, with 11 different players contributing goals or assists during the tournament — a clear sign of a well-oiled, balanced squad.
Dr. G. Fraser, MFR – Governance and Sports Ethics Consultant:
“This win wasn’t just physical — it was psychological warfare. To come from behind, away from home, in a final — that’s legacy-defining.”
What’s Next for the Super Falcons?
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifiers begin late next year
Nigeria is now the top-seeded team on the continent heading into the Olympic qualifiers
Contract extensions and improved funding are expected from the NFF following this landmark victory
Final Word:
Nigeria’s Super Falcons didn’t just win a trophy — they rewrote African sports history. They did what no one else has done. And they did it with flair, heart, and Nigerian fire.
“They didn’t just complete Mission X — they ignited Mission Legacy.”
— The National Patriots. Sports Section.
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