US EditionNigeria Come From Two Down to Be Crowned African Champions
- Saturday saw the Super Falcons clinch their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a 3-2 comeback at Stade Olympique in Rabat.
- Nigeria’s Super Falcons had ceded the 2022 edition to South Africa but now re-established their continental dominance with this victory.
- A VAR review confirmed a Nouhaila Benzina handball inside the box in the 64th minute, sparking Nigeria’s comeback in the final.
- Spurred by the team talk, head coach Justin Madugu sparked a spirited resurgence, and Esther Okoronkwo converted the resulting penalty in the 64th minute.
- Through tense stoppage time, Nigeria held firm despite a late Moroccan push, preserving their perfect finals record and securing long-term dominance.
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insidepolitic.co.zaNigeria come from two down to be crowned African champions
RABAT :Nigeria staged a remarkable fightback from two goals down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.It was a record extending 10th triumph for Nigeria, confirming their status as the most successful women’s team in Africa.Esther Okoronkwo and Folashade I
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Nigeria fights back to stun Morocco 3-2 and win 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Nigeria won its record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title after fighting back from two goals down to beat host Morocco 3-2 in Saturday’s thrilling final.
Nigeria defeat Morocco to win 10th WAFCON title
Nigeria won its 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after fighting back from two goals down to defeat host Morocco 3-2 in Saturday’s thrilling final. The highly anticipated final took place at a fully packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Morocco was up 2-0 until Esther Okoronkwo led Nigeria back with a penalty and two assists in the final half hour. The continent’s most successful national team kept intact its perfect re…
Mission X Accomplished: Abuja Residents to See Women AFCON Trophy on Monday as NFF Plans Open Bus Parade
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and environs will have a rare view of the Women Africa Cup of Nations trophy – the most coveted diadem in African women football – when the Super Falcons arrive in Nigeria on Monday. The victorious contingent is scheduled to touch down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by noon on Monday and the Nigeria Football Federation is making arrangements to have the team move to the Presidential …
Mission X Accomplished: Abuja residents to see Women AFCON trophy on Monday – The NFF Official Website
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and environs will have a rare view of the Women Africa Cup of Nations trophy – the most coveted diadem in African women football – when the Super Falcons arrive in Nigeria on Monday. The victorious contingent is scheduled to touch down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport […]
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