Nigeria’s Super Falcons claimed their tenth Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses 2-3 in the 2024 WAFCON final in Rabat, on July 26th, 2025.

Interestingly, Nigeria’s comeback from an initial 2-0 domination by Morocco, during the first half, was triggered by Esther Okoronkwo’s penalty goal in the 64th minute, followed by Folasade Ijamilusi’s equaliser in the 71th minute, with an assist from Okoronkwo.

Later in the 88th minute, Jennifer Echegini netted the winning goal after a right cross from Okoronkwo, officially signalling the accomplishment of ‘Mission X’ in the WAFCON 2024 final.

Ghana vs South Africa: Ghana finish third place after defeating SA to clinch 2024 WAFCON bronze

Meanwhile, Ghana’s Black Queens defeated South Africa’s Banyana Banyana to clinch their first WAFCON medal since 2016. Banyana Banyana, who defeated Morocco three years ago, were reportedly defeated 4-3 on penalties by Ghana after a 1-1 draw at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca on July 25, 2025.

Ghana clinched a bronze medal for finishing third place at the 2024 WAFCON.

Sources:

Dove, E. (2025). Ghana beat South Africa on penalties to take WAFCON bronze. ESPN. https://www.africa.espn.com

Miller, B. (2025). Nigeria win 10th Wafcon as comeback stuns Morocco. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live