
Rabat, July 26, 2025 – In a historic night at the Stade Olympique in Rabat, Nigeria’s Super Falcons overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat host nation Morocco 3‑2, claiming a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown in dramatic fashion.
⚽ First-Half Drama: Morocco Race Ahead
Morocco stunned the Super Falcons with two early goals, both capitalizing on Nigerian defensive lapses. Captain Ghizlane Chebbak opened the scoring in the 13th minute, followed by a clinical finish from Sanaa Mssoudy in the 24th, sending the packed stadium and home fans into ecstatic celebration.
Morocco’s early dominance exposed vulnerabilities, particularly on Ashleigh Plumptre’s flank—a weakness the hosts exploited repeatedly throughout the first half.
–first-ever continental title despite a fiery start and fervent home support. The Atlas Lionesses remain a rising force in African women’s football
🗣️ Reactions
Justin Madugu (Nigeria coach): “We gave everything… but Morocco deserved this tonight” alongside praise for his squad’s resilience.
Jorge Vilda (Morocco coach): Celebrated the night as a historic milestone for Moroccan women’s football.
Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria captain): Acknowledged the pain of defeat, but vowed that Nigeria would come back stronger
📅 Tournament Context
WAFCON 2024 was delayed and hosted in Morocco in July 2025 across six cities with 12 teams.
As defending champions, Nigeria had lost in the 2022 semi-final to Morocco on penalties, making this a vindicating win.
Morocco had previously made WAFCON history with record attendance figures.🏁 Final Word
The Super Falcons’ unforgettable late rally in Rabat lives up to their legendary status in African football. Their 10th WAFCON title
is a testament not only to their rich tradition but also to their resilience and depth in pressure moments.