2–0 down in a final, on the hosts' ground. Nigeria won the WAFCON anyway
The WAFCON 2025 final looked finished at 2–0 to the hosts in 24 minutes. Nigeria scored three second-half goals and took a record tenth title — the kind of match the tournament's history will be measured against.
Key points
- The final: Morocco 2–3 Nigeria, 26 July 2025, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
- Morocco led 2–0 by the 24th minute — Chebbak and Mssoudy.
- Nigeria's comeback: Okoronkwo (64', penalty), Ijamilusi (71'), Echegini (88').
- It was Nigeria's record 10th WAFCON title; the Super Falcons have won all 10 finals they have played.
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What happened
The WAFCON 2025 final put Morocco's new generation against Nigeria's Super Falcons, the most successful team in the tournament's history. Morocco scored twice inside the first 24 minutes — captain Ghizlane Chebbak in the 12th and Sanaâ Mssoudy in the 24th — and looked in control at half-time in front of their home crowd in Rabat.
Nigeria came back in the second half: Esther Okoronkwo converted a penalty in the 64th minute, Folashade Ijamilusi equalised in the 71st, and substitute Jennifer Echegini scored the winner in the 88th minute to complete what CAF called a stunning comeback. It was Nigeria's tenth WAFCON title and, according to ESPN, the first time any team had come back from two goals down in a WAFCON match.
Claim by claim
Why this label: CAF's official match report: the final was played on 26 July 2025 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.
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Why this label: Ghizlane Chebbak (12') and Sanaâ Mssoudy (24') scored for Morocco; Nigeria's comeback ran from the 64th minute to full time.
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Why this label: Okoronkwo's penalty (64'), Ijamilusi (71') and Echegini (88'). CAF's report and ESPN's coverage both record Nigeria's tenth WAFCON title — the Super Falcons have won all ten finals they have played.
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What we know / what we don't know yet
What we know
- The scoreline, scorers and venue from CAF's official match report.
- Nigeria's record 10th title, confirmed by CAF and ESPN.
What we don't know yet
- Whether Morocco's young squad can carry this form to a first WAFCON title next time.
Why it matters
Women's football in Africa is growing fast, and finals like this are the proof: a record title, a host crowd of thousands, and a comeback that has been replayed ever since. The match is now the standard every WAFCON final will be compared with.
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