July 20, 2025 – Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a thrilling second-half comeback to defeat Morocco 3–2 in a dramatic Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) encounter on Saturday. The match, played under high intensity and watched by an enthusiastic crowd, saw Morocco take early control with two quick-fire goals. Ghizlane Chebbak opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Sanaâ Mssoudy doubled the lead in the 24th minute, putting the Atlas Lionesses in a commanding position before halftime. However, Nigeria came out revitalized in the second half and delivered a powerful response. Esther Okoronkwo ignited the comeback when she converted a penalty in the 64th minute to bring the Super Falcons back into contention. Seven minutes later, Folashade Florence Ijamilusi struck the equaliser in the 71st minute, sending the Nigerian fans into celebration and setting up a tense finale. With just two minutes left on the clock, Jennifer Echegini completed the stunning turnaround, firing home in the 88th minute to seal the win and hand Nigeria all three points in the group stage clash. The Super Falcons dominated key match statistics, registering 14 shots to Morocco’s 10, including five on target. Nigeria enjoyed 55% ball possession, completed 280 passes with 69% accuracy, and won five corner kicks compared to Morocco’s three. Despite the fierce contest, the game was played cleanly with no yellow or red cards issued. Nigeria committed seven fouls, while Morocco tallied 12. The victory boosts Nigeria’s campaign in the tournament and highlights the resilience and attacking flair of the nine-time African champions. The Super Falcons will now shift focus to their next fixture, as fans hope for continued momentum in their quest for another continental title.
Super Falcons stage stunning comeback to defeat Morocco 3–2 at WAFCON
