The Super Falcons have lifted their 10th WAFCON trophy.
Glamtush reports that the Super Falcons of Nigeria made a remarkable comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final on Saturday to win their 10th African Women’s trophy.
Despite early pressure from the Falcons, the Moroccans scored in the 13th minute after a loose ball broke kindly for the tournament’s top scorer, Ghizlane Chebbak, who did the rest by powering her effort past Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie.
Ijamilusi Folashade tried to force issues, but a weak shot was all she could manage, which found its way into the hands of Khadija Er-Rmichi
Then in the 24th minute, Mssoudy received the ball on the left edge of the box and drilled a low, left-footed shot to find the back of the net to make it 2 for the hosts.
The first half ended 2-0 in favor of the Moroccans.
The Super Falcons resumed the second half with some renewed vigour as their pressing and passing were much more intentional.
The relentless pressure, however, paid off for the Super Falcons in the 63rd minute after Ijamilusi hooked the ball back, and it struck the arm of Benzina.
Okoronkwo calmly found the back of the net to give Nigeria a glimmer of hope.
In the 71st minute, Okoronkwo paced down the right and cut into the area before calmly squaring for the better-placed Ijamilusi to tap home to make it all square.
The Super Falcons scored their third goal in the 88th minute after a deep free kick found the outstretched toe of Echegini, who poked the ball home from close range.
