Nigeria’s Super Falcons have emerged winners of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (2024 WAFCON) held in Morocco – becoming the first African team to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) an unprecedented 10 times.
The Super Falcons came from behind to secure a dramatic 3–2 victory over Morocco in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations clash played on July 26, 2025.
Morocco took an early lead through Ghizlane Chebbak in the 12th minute, and doubled their advantage when Sanaâ Mssoudy found the back of the net in the 24th minute.
However, Nigeria responded with a determined second-half performance that turned the game around.
Esther Okoronkwo pulled one back for Nigeria in the 64th minute from the penalty spot, before Folashade Florence Ijamilusi levelled the scoreline with a goal in the 71st minute.
Jennifer Echegini completed the comeback with a late winner in the 88th minute, sealing the Super Falcons’ win.
Nigeria edged Morocco in most of the match statistics, recording 14 shots compared to Morocco’s 10, with five of those on target. The Super Falcons also held 55% possession, completed 280 passes with a 69% accuracy rate, and had five corners against Morocco’s three.
Despite the high intensity, the game was fair with no yellow or red cards issued. Nigeria committed seven fouls, while Morocco had 12.
Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, who won three Woman of the Match awards, was named as the Player of the Tournament. She scored once but was instrumental in Nigeria’s push for the 10th WAFCON crown.
The winger led by example, showing resilience, hunger and drive as the Super Falcons romped to another title.
Ajibade’s teammate, Chiamaka Nnadozie, was voted the Goalkeeper of the Tournament. The Brighton FC shot stopper’s quick reflexes and saves helped Nigeria to the crown. Up until the final, she only conceded once — a penalty against South Africa in the semi-final. The two goals against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco were the first time she was beaten in open play.
Meanwhile, Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak claimed the Golden Boot for the highest number of goals scored in the tournament. She had five strikes to her name, including her side’s first in the Saturday final.
South Africa, who lost to Nigeria in the semi-final, equally got the Fair Play Award for their discipline and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Nigeria’s coach Justin Madugu, appointed on an interim basis, was also rewarded with the Coach of the Tournament prize
2024 WAFCON Award Winners
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria)
Best Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
Golden Boot: Ghizlane Chebbak (Morocco) – 5 goals
Coach of the tournament: Justin Madugu (Nigeria)
Fair Play Award: South Africa
