Overview

• Morocco dominated the first half with captain Ghizlane Chebbak’s long-range strike and Sanaa Mssoudy’s finish putting the hosts 2-0 up at the break.
• Nigeria’s resurgence began in the 64th minute when a VAR review awarded a penalty that Esther Okoronkwo calmly dispatched.
• Okoronkwo then created Folashade Ijamilusi’s equaliser before delivering the set-piece assist that allowed substitute Jennifer Echegini to score the 88th-minute winner.
• The Super Falcons’ victory sealed a record-extending tenth WAFCON title and marked the culmination of their ‘Mission X’ campaign.
• Despite strong home support, Morocco suffered their second consecutive final defeat and remain in search of a first continental crown.