Super Falcons Soar to Glory: Nigeria Win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Thrilling Comeback

In a stunning turn of events, Nigeria’s Super Falcons came from behind to defeat Morocco’s Lionesses of the Atlas 3-2 in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final held on July 26, 2025, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

The Moroccan team, buoyed by their home crowd, took an early lead with Ghizlane Chebbak’s expertly curled shot from outside the box in the 13th minute. Sanaâ Mssoudy doubled the lead 11 minutes later, putting Nigeria on the back foot.

However, the Super Falcons refused to give up. Esther Okoronkwo pulled one back with a penalty in the 64th minute after a handball in the area. She then set up Folashade Ijamilusi to level the score in the 71st minute, sending the Nigerian fans into raptures.

In a nail-biting finale, Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala sealed the win with a dramatic goal in the 88th minute, securing Nigeria’s 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.

The victory marks Nigeria’s 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, solidifying their dominance in African women’s football. The Super Falcons’ thrilling comeback will be remembered for years to come, and their victory is a testament to their skill, determination, and teamwork.

The Nigerian team was ecstatic about their win, with coach Randy Waldrum praising his team’s resilience and determination. The Moroccan team, on the other hand, was gracious in defeat, vowing to return stronger in the next edition of the tournament.

The win is a significant achievement for Nigerian football, and the Super Falcons will look to build on this momentum in future competitions.