By Abdul Lauya
In a performance that fused grit, experience, and tactical brilliance, the Super Falcons of Nigeria have defeated hosts Morocco 3–2 to win a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, reaffirming their place at the pinnacle of African women’s football.
The final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, delivered drama, redemption, and history in equal measure.
Trailing at halftime, the Falcons stormed back in the second half with clinical finishing and relentless pressing, stunning the home crowd and silencing the ghosts of their 2022 semifinal loss to the same Moroccan side.
President Bola Tinubu, in a swift statement after the match, praised the players for their resilience and national impact, calling the win a “spectacular performance” that embodies the unyielding Nigerian spirit.
“You have made the nation proud. Your victory goes beyond football, it is a symbol of hope and unity,” the President declared.
The win caps a dominant campaign for the Falcons in the rescheduled 2024 WAFCON, held in July 2025 due to a CAF calendar shift.
Their journey, marked by calculated strategy and squad depth, showcased a team reborn, determined not just to compete, but to conquer.
The victory also underscores Nigeria’s unrivaled legacy in women’s football on the continent.
With ten WAFCON titles, the Super Falcons remain Africa’s undisputed queens, a dynasty built on decades of excellence, even in the face of institutional neglect and uneven support.
Football analysts have hailed the victory as a watershed moment,bnot only for the players, but for the broader conversation around investment in women’s sports in Nigeria.
The question now, many say, is whether this historic win will trigger lasting reforms and renewed commitment to the women’s game.
For now, though, the Falcons soar highest, their name etched once again into the fabric of African football glory.
