Nigeria secured their tenth Women's Africa Cup of Nations title by defeating Morocco 3-2, coming from behind in a thrilling final match held in Rabat. Morocco initially took a two-goal lead, scoring first at 12 minutes and again at 24 minutes. However, Nigeria rallied in the second half, starting with Esther Okoronkwo's penalty goal. Jennifer Echegini scored the winner in the 88th minute, capping a dramatic comeback and confirming Nigeria's status as the queens of African women's soccer with a record tenth title in 13 editions.
Nigeria claimed their tenth Women's Africa Cup of Nations title by coming from behind to defeat Morocco 3-2, with Jennifer Echegini scoring the decisive goal in the final minutes.
The match saw Morocco initially take a two-goal lead within the first 24 minutes before Nigeria turned the game around after halftime, showcasing resilience and skill.
Esther Okoronkwo played a pivotal role in Nigeria's victory, scoring the first goal and contributing to the second, demonstrating leadership and prowess throughout the match.
With this victory, Nigeria confirmed their dominance in African women's football, achieving a record-extending tenth title in a tournament where they have only missed winning three times.
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