Trailing 2–0 at halftime, the Super Falcons mounted an incredible second-half comeback to claim the WAFCON title.

By Tuka Letura 

Nigeria are champions of the 2024 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON), clinching their 10th title in what will go down as one of the most dramatic finals in the tournament’s history.

Trailing 2–0 at half-time, the Super Falcons mounted an incredible second-half comeback. Morocco had taken the lead just 12 minutes in through a penalty converted by Ghizlane Chebbak, before Sanaâ Mssoudy added a second 12 minutes later to put the hosts in control.

But Nigeria responded with resilience and brilliance after the break. Goals from Ijeoma Esther Okoronkwo and Folashade Ijamilusi brought the Super Falcons level, with the team converting a penalty and surviving a penalty scare of their own. Then, just minutes before stoppage time, Jennifer Onyinyechi Echegini struck the decisive winner, sealing a remarkable 3–2 victory.

Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons’ brilliant shot-stopper and Brighton & Hove Albion’s newest signing from Paris FC, was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament. Meanwhile, team captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, whose influence was felt throughout the tournament, deservedly claimed the Player of the Tournament award. Morocco captain, Ghizlane Chebbak, picked up the Golden Boot, while South Africa were honoured with the Fair Play Award; fitting recognition of their discipline and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

With this triumph, the Super Falcons have fulfilled the expectations they carried into the tournament, completing what was dubbed “Mission X” by claiming their 10th WAFCON title. In doing so, they have now won all 10 finals they’ve appeared in.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rewarded the Super Falcons of Nigeria memorably following their triumph at the just concluded 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations ( WAFCON).

The Nigerian President rewarded the country's senior Women's team after they paid him a visit at the Presidential Villa on Monday, July 28, 2025. According to reports, President Tinubu appreciated the players and coaching crew for their efforts and etching their name into history for winning their 10th Africa Cup of Nations

What did President Tinubu gift the Super Falcons of Nigeria?

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confers National Honours of Officer of the Order of Niger and 3-bedroom apartments each and a cash award of $100,000 each to the 24 players and $50,000 each to the technical team for all the members of the Technical Committee.

This is in addition to the one million dollars that they received from the Confederation of African Football ( CAF).

The match started disastrously for Nigeria. The Moroccans, fired up by a roaring home crowd, took a commanding 2–0 lead before halftime, courtesy of strikes from captain Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaâ Mssoudy.

Esther Okoronkwo sparked Nigeria's revival with a calm penalty. In the 71st minute, Folashade Ijamilusi made it 2–2 with a clinical finish. And then, in the 88th minute, substitute Jennifer Echegini sent Nigerian fans into a frenzy with the winning goal—a composed strike that sealed the Falcons' most remarkable WAFCON final ever.

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WAFCON 2024 hosts Morocco powered through a penalty shootout to make it into their second consecutive final match. Anissa Lahmari scored the decisive penalty kick as the Atlas Lionesses squeezed past Ghana. All four penalty takers for Morocco scored, while the Black Queens missed their last two penalties after scoring the first two.

Ghana took the lead during regulation, through Stella Nyamekye’s strike halfway through the first half. Sakina Ouzraoui pulled Morocco level shortly into the second half, setting up a tense atmosphere as the match went all the way through extra time. The Black Queens won their quarterfinal match against Algeria on penalties, but they couldn’t repeat the same feat against Morocco, and will now attempt to earn a third-place finish on Friday versus South Africa.

Morocco entered this year’s WAFCON as one of the strongest contenders, as the Atlas Lionesses have emerged as a growing force in African women’s football. They cruised past Mali in the quarterfinals, winning 3-1 and conceding only a late consolation goal.

Morocco boasts two of the highest goalscorers in the tournament so far, including last WAFCON’s Player of the Tournament Ghizlane Chebbak, who scored four goals in the group stage but is yet to find the back of the net in the knockout phase. Forward Ibitsam Jraïdi scored twice against Mali and was among the penalty scorers in the semifinal match. There will be no lack of firepower on Saturday, as the hosts will look to win their first WAFCON title against record holders Nigeria.

A late, chaotic goal was the definitive moment as Nigeria’s Super Falcons edged their way past South Africa to the final. Michelle Alozie’s long ball forward from close to the halfway line flew by two of her chasing teammates and crawled past Banyana Banyana’s onrushing goalkeeper, just over two minutes before the final whistle for regulation time was due to be blown.

Nigeria edged the defending champions out 2-1. Super Falcons’ captain Rasheedat Ajibade opened the scoring from the penalty spot at the end of the first half; however, Linda Motlhalo leveled things up on the hour mark. Alozie’s auspicious strike closed things, leaving South Africa to now compete in Friday's third-place match.

The Super Falcons will be playing for a tenth WAFCON title and a twelfth overall continental title on Saturday. The team has had a remarkable run to the final, with Motlhalo’s strike being the only goal it has conceded all tournament.

Over the weekend, they trounced the Zambia women’s team 5-0, a surprise result considering it was expected to be a tight affair. Instead, Nigeria impressively shut off Zambia’s usually prolific forward pair of Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, on their way to a victory that symbolizes their dominance throughout the tournament.

Through the group stage and the knockout phase, Nigeria has demonstrated that they have the firepower and grit to win, either by overwhelming opponents or grinding out difficult wins, which are strong signs that they’ll be prepared to win it all on Sunday.

The winners of WAFCON 2024 will go home with an all-new trophy and a prize of $1 million. Second- and third-place teams will receive $500,000 and $300,000, respectively.

This story was originally posted July 22 at 3:37 p.m. and has been updated.

July 23, 10:53 a.m. Updated to include semifinal results and finals updates.