Queen of the Continent: Nigeria’s Super Falcons Make History with 10th WAFCON Title After Stunning Comeback Against Morocco

In a night that will echo through the annals of African football history, Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off an unbelievable comeback to clinch their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on July 26, 2025, defeating host nation Morocco 3-2 in Rabat in what is now being hailed as one of the greatest finals the tournament has ever seen.

Down 2-0 at halftime to a determined Moroccan side led by former Spain women’s national team coach Jorge Vilda, the Falcons showed why they remain the most decorated team in African women’s football. The victory marks the first time in WAFCON history that a team has successfully overturned a two-goal deficit in the final — and they did it in front of a raucous home crowd cheering against them.

The Moroccans, riding the wave of their rapidly rising status in women’s football, stunned Nigeria early with two quick goals before the break. But the second half belonged to the Super Falcons — and to Rasheedat Ajibade, whose electrifying performance galvanized a comeback dripping with grit, pace, and sheer Nigerian spirit.

Nigeria’s response was swift and ruthless. Ajibade found the net within five minutes of the restart, reigniting belief. A brilliant equalizer from Ifeoma Onumonu followed after a brilliant tactical shift saw the Falcons flood the midfield and press higher up the pitch. With just eight minutes to go, a curling long-range stunner by Christy Ucheibe sealed the miracle in Rabat, sending Moroccan fans into stunned silence and Nigerians worldwide into euphoric celebrations.

This latest title pushes Nigeria further ahead of the continent, with 10 WAFCON titles since 1998, according to CAF statistics. They’ve now reached the semi-finals in all 12 editions they’ve competed in, maintaining a 100% rate, and continue to set a continental gold standard in women’s football.

Beyond the numbers, the win is symbolic. It challenges Morocco’s meteoric rise, especially under Jorge Vilda, whose appointment sparked expectations of a new continental order. But the Falcons — often doubted and downplayed despite their history — reminded the world why you never bet against Nigeria in tournament football.

Their heroic second-half turnaround also reinforces recent findings in the Journal of Sports Sciences (2023), which linked late-game surges to team cohesion, strategic adaptability, and psychological resilience — all traits the Falcons displayed throughout the tournament. Notably, they also pulled off a 94th-minute escape against South Africa in the semis, proving that this team doesn't just play to win — they fight to the last breath.

Captain Onome Ebi, who was playing in her record-extending ninth WAFCON tournament, called the win “a triumph for every Nigerian girl who dreams big.” Her tears at the final whistle mirrored a nation’s pride.

Back home, celebrations erupted from Lagos to Enugu, Abuja to Kano, as fans flooded social media and the streets, singing praises of the Falcons and demanding greater investment in women’s football. President Bola Tinubu, in a congratulatory statement, called the Super Falcons “ambassadors of hope, resilience, and undeniable greatness.”

In a time when women’s football in Africa is gaining unprecedented attention, the Super Falcons’ victory is a clear message: Nigeria is not just part of the future — Nigeria is the legacy.

The Queen still sits on the throne.