Super Falcons are 10 Times WAFCON Queens After a Thrilling Finish

“Champions are made from something they have inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.” This quote by Muhammad Ali was greatly portrayed by the Super Falcons. 26th July, 2025, was a remarkable day for Nigeria as the Super Falcons, made history by clinching their 10th Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The Nigerian Queens were on fire, defeating the host, Morocco, 3-2 in a thrilling final match.

The Super Falcons team

‎The Super Falcons came with a simple mission to the 2024 Tournament which they tagged “Mission X” Their goal? To win the 10th Title. Making it a decade win. Definitely one for the books.

What made this win a thrilling one is the comeback of the Super Falcons in the finals. The Moroccan female team, gave a fierce performance in the first half, scoring 2 goals with none from the Nigeria team, Just when it felt like all hopes were lost, The Super Falcons made a phenomenal comeback with Esther Okoronkwo leading with a breakthrough penalty and scoring at the 61st minute, followed by another goal in the 71st minute by Ijamilusi which made it an equaliser, as the clocked ticked, the tension mounted, and finally, the historic goal in the 88th minute by Jennifer Echegini, leading them to the championship. The team erupted in joy, hugging and soaking in all the emotions from the win. The stadium went wild with celebrations from fans.

The players who scored the goals that lead the Super Falcons to the championship

The Super Falcons have been a strong and competitive team; one that is revered as a tough team amongst African women’s football for decades and this victory is a testament to their teamwork, resilience, strategy, hard work, sheer determination backed by the never-give-up Naija spirit. From the start of this tournament, it was clear that they were on a mission to make history which was accomplished.

Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade and Goal keeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie

‎They didn’t just receive the newly designed WAFCON trophy but few players got awarded for their stellar performances in the tournament: The player of the tournament title was earned by their captain, Rasheedat Ajibade and the Goalkeeper of the tournament was awarded to Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons’ safe hands. Esther Okoronkwo won the player of the match award.

Big congratulations to the Super Falcons, on your well deserved victory! It will be etched in the sands of time.