- 26 Jul 2025 - 23:46(23:46 GMT)
Goodbye for now
That is it from our live coverage of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.
Nigeria have completed their self-appointed “Mission X”, and sealed a 10th WAFCON crown.
For Morocco, the wait goes on after back-to-back defeats in finals, both on home soil.
The Atlas Lionesses will have the chance to put it all right when they host the 2026 edition in March next year.
Do join our coverage of the Women’s Euro 2025 final on Sunday.
For now, though – from me, Kevin Hand – it’s goodbye.
- 26 Jul 2025 - 23:43(23:43 GMT)
Our Nigeria vs Morocco report is live
Click here to read our match report following the WAFCON final in Rabat.
- 26 Jul 2025 - 23:28(23:28 GMT)
Photos: The trophy scenes
Nigeria’s players celebrate with the trophy on the podium after winning the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final [Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP] 
Nigeria’s goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie poses with her Best Goalkeeper trophy on the podium [Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP] 
Nigeria’s forward #15 Rasheedat Ajibade poses with her Woman of the Tournament trophy on the podium [Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP] Advertisement - 26 Jul 2025 - 23:21(23:21 GMT)
Nigeria have their hands on the trophy
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🏆 2024 🇳🇬#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/IsumyQ3GOp— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 26, 2025
- 26 Jul 2025 - 23:14(23:14 GMT)
Photos: More post-match scenes
Nigeria’s midfielder Rinsola Babajide celebrates with a national flag after winning the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final [Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP] 
Nigeria’s midfielder Folashade Florence Ijamilusi celebrates after scoring a goal [Abdel Majid Bziouat/AFP] - 26 Jul 2025 - 22:59(22:59 GMT)
Next up for Al Jazeera Sport
Our attention turns to the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final on Sunday, as England take on Spain in a repeat of the 2023 World Cup final.
England beat Italy 2-1 after extra time in their semifinal.
Spain overcame Germany 1-0 in their last-four clash.
Click here to read our full preview of the final.
Spain coach Tome Montserrat, left, and England manager Sarina Wiegman, right, will compete for the UEFA Women’s Euro trophy, centre, in the 2025 final [Reuters] - 26 Jul 2025 - 22:44(22:44 GMT)
Nigeria’s WAFCON trophy lift
It just looks right. 📸 #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/4bKMdsU81c
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 26, 2025
- 26 Jul 2025 - 22:29(22:29 GMT)
The post-match scenes for Nigeria
"We did it.” Still sinking in. 🥹🇳🇬#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/kD5s5IsrIT
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 26, 2025
- 26 Jul 2025 - 22:22(22:22 GMT)
The Nigeria celebrations begin
Nigeria have lifted the WAFCON trophy for a record-extending 10th time.
We’ll bring you all the images from the ceremony when we get them.
Rabat, meanwhile, is left in shock as the host nation let their two-goal lead slip.
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In their own words
🇳🇬 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🇳🇬
The Super Falcons are your #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 winners! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/YSqg9mXhlh
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 26, 2025
- 26 Jul 2025 - 22:02(22:02 GMT)
Okoronkwo is Player of the Match
No real surprise that the play maker has been awarded the Player of the Match award.
- 26 Jul 2025 - 22:01(22:01 GMT)
Deja vu for Morocco in WAFCON final
Having lost to South Africa in the last final, also on home soil, it’s heartbreak for Morocco once again.
The Atlas Lionesses’ wait for their first WAFCON title goes on.
- 26 Jul 2025 - 21:59(21:59 GMT)
Mission X is complete for Nigeria
The 10th WAFCON title is sealed by Nigeria, and “Mission X”, as it was dubbed by the West Africans coming into the tournament, is complete.
🇳🇬 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🇳🇬
The Super Falcons are your #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 winners! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/YSqg9mXhlh
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 26, 2025
- 26 Jul 2025 - 21:57(21:57 GMT)
Full-time: Nigeria are WAFCON champions again
No more chances for Morocco, and Nigeria have done it again!
FULL-TIME!
The Super Falcons come back from 2 goals behind to seal the deal! 🇳🇬 #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/pXHmGtVwTo
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 26, 2025
- 26 Jul 2025 - 21:56(21:56 GMT)
Morocco’s last chance
The Atlas Lionesses win the ball back from the corner and pump downfield. Is there a twist?
90+6 mins: Morocco 2-3 Nigeria
- 26 Jul 2025 - 21:55(21:55 GMT)
Nigeria corner
Exactly what Nigeria wanted. They will wind down the clock now.
90+5 mins: Morocco 2-3 Nigeria
- 26 Jul 2025 - 21:54(21:54 GMT)
Nigeria go close again
Abiodun drills a half volley from just outside the box, but it falls just wide.
90+4 mins: Morocco 2-3 Nigeria
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Six minutes of added time
Rabbah is replaced by Chapelle for Morocco.
Oshoala has come on for Nigeria in all the chaos.
90+1 mins: Morocco 2-3 Nigeria
- 26 Jul 2025 - 21:49(21:49 GMT)
GOAL! Nigeria lead Morocco
A deep free kick on the right is chipped in behind the back line and finds the outstretched toe of Echegini, who pokes the ball home from close range. ‘Mission X’ is on.
88 mins: Morocco 2-3 Nigeria
WHAT A COMEBACK! 🇳🇬
Jennifer Echegini scores in the final minutes. Putting Nigeria ahead in the #TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 final! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/XJyeGhAryx
— CAF Women’s Football (@CAFwomen) July 26, 2025
- 26 Jul 2025 - 21:48(21:48 GMT)
Nigeria go close
A deep free kick is nearly reached in the box by a Nigeria head, but the attacker collides with the Morocco keeper, who punches clear, and both players stay down. The physios come on.
87 mins: Morocco 2-2 Nigeria
Nigeria vs Morocco 3-2: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened
All our updates and comprehensive text commentary stream as Nigeria win the WAFCON 2025 final.
Published On 26 Jul 2025
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- Nigeria claim a tenth title as they beat host-nation Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
- The match was played at Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, where the home side had claimed a two-goal lead at half-time.
- Nigeria beat defending champions South Africa 2-1 in the semifinals.
- Morocco overcame Ghana in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time in their last-four clash.
- Ghana beat South Africa on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the bronze-medal match on Friday.
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