Nigeria's Super Falcons have indeed made history by winning the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) championship, defeating host Morocco 3-2 in a thrilling final match, reports ITREALMS.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Nigerian women's football, showcasing the team's determination and skill on the international stage. The Super Falcons' win is also a testament to their legacy as the most successful team in WAFCON history.
The final score was Nigeria 3, Morocco 2, with Ghizlane Chebbak and SanaĆ¢ Mssoudy scoring for Morocco, and Esther Okoronkwo, Gift Ijamilusi, and Jennifer Echegini scoring for Nigeria.
Sports@ITREALMS recalls that Nigeria's journey to the final began with a strong group stage performance, where they topped Group B with 7 points by winning against Tunisia 3-0 and Botswana 1-0, and drawing 0-0 with Algeria.
They then thrashed Zambia 5-0 in the quarterfinals, showcasing their strength and dominance.
In the semifinals, Nigeria edged defending champions South Africa 2-1, with Rasheedat Ajibade scoring a penalty and Michelle Alozie sealing the win with a dramatic stoppage-time goal.
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