As football fans around the world celebrate the Super Falcons for beating Morocco in the 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), their first-ever title, Voice of Nigeria (VON), in a surprising case of misinformation, published a false report claiming that Morocco defeated Nigeria.
The article, written by Samuel Chimezie Isaiah, was live on the VON website as of 11:20 p.m. on July 26, 2025, and reads:
In what will go down as one of the most historic nights in African women’s football, host nation Morocco stunned defending champions Nigeria with a 2–0 victory to lift their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. The highly anticipated final took place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at a fully packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Nigeria, nine-time WAFCON winners, were aiming for a record-extending 10th title in what they dubbed “Mission X,” but the Atlas Lionesses had other plans.
MATCH SUMMARY: Morocco 2–0 Nigeria – Full-Time Score
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
Competition: WAFCON 2025 Final
Attendance: Over 45,000 spectators
Final Score: Morocco 2 – 0 Nigeria
Goal Scorers:
Ghizlane Chebbak (13′)
Sanaa Mssoudy (24′)
The Moroccan side came out blazing in the first half and established dominance with two quick goals. Nigeria’s attempts to rally in the second half were met with fierce resistance from Morocco’s tight defensive structure and passionate home support.
Morocco’s Golden Moment
The Atlas Lionesses, coached by Jorge Vilda (former Spain women’s coach), delivered a near-perfect performance from start to finish. With an aggressive midfield press, clinical finishing, and vocal crowd behind them, Morocco disrupted Nigeria’s rhythm early and maintained control throughout the game.
Key Players:
Ghizlane Chebbak – Opened the scoring and proved to be a constant threat.
Yasmin Mrabet – Orchestrated play from deep midfield.
Sanaa Mssoudy – Scored the second goal and ran Nigeria’s defense ragged.
This win marks a milestone for Moroccan football and women’s sports development in North Africa.
Nigeria’s Unbeaten Record Broken
The Super Falcons came into the final with an impressive record of never losing a WAFCON final. But on this night, they looked out of sorts, unable to recover after conceding early goals.
Despite efforts from Rasheedat Ajibade, Michelle Alozie, and Asisat Oshoala, the team failed to break through Morocco’s resolute backline.
What Went Wrong:
Defensive errors in the first 30 minutes
Lack of creativity in the final third
Tactical disconnect under pressure from the home crowd
Nigeria’s dream of a 10th WAFCON title — Mission X — was painfully cut short.
Head-to-Head History: A Changing Dynamic
Before the match, Nigeria had a dominant head-to-head record against Morocco, including an 8–0 victory in 1998 and a 6–0 win in 2000. But recent fixtures have seen Morocco rise.
2022 WAFCON Semi-Final: Morocco eliminated Nigeria on penalties
2025 WAFCON Final: Morocco beat Nigeria 2–0 in regular time
The balance of power in African women’s football is shifting.
Post-Match Reactions
Jorge Vilda (Morocco Coach):
“This is a victory for every Moroccan girl who dreams of greatness. We’ve made history on home soil.”
Justine Madugu (Nigeria Coach):
“We gave it everything, but Morocco deserved this tonight. We must go back and rebuild.”
Rasheedat Ajibade (Nigeria Captain):
“It hurts, but we’ll come back stronger. We thank Nigerians for their love and support.”
What This Means for African Women’s Football
Morocco: Now a powerhouse in African women’s football.
Nigeria: Still the continent’s most successful team but must adapt to rising competition.
CAF: Women’s football across Africa is growing in competitiveness and quality.
Matchday Highlights & Atmosphere
With over 45,000 fans in attendance, the Rabat stadium was electric. Moroccan flags waved, drums beat, and chants echoed — showcasing a passionate embrace of women’s football by the home nation.
Watch highlights on CAF TV, [beIN Sports], and SuperSport platforms.
Final Word
The WAFCON 2025 Final: Morocco vs Nigeria was more than a game — it was a statement. A new champion has emerged, and Africa’s women’s game has entered a bold new era.
https://von.gov.ng/morocco-defeats-nigeria-to-win-first-ever-wafcon-title/
This is completely FALSE!
Super Falcons of Nigeria came back from two goals down to beat hosts, Morocco 3-2, to claim their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations’ trophy..
The home side got off to a two-goal lead in the first half of the final played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday night.
from outside the box, curling the ball low past Nigerian goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie.
In the 24th minute, Sanaâ Mssoudy doubled Morocco’s lead.
The comeback by Ziper Falcons began just after the hour mark when a VAR review handed Justine Maduagu’s side a lifeline.
A handball by Nouhaila Benzina resulted in a penalty, which was coolly dispatched by Esther Okoronkwo to make it 2-1.
In the 71st minute, Okoronkwo slipped a neat ball into the path of Ijamilusi, who drilled a left-footed effort into the bottom corner to bring the Super Falcons level.
Nigeria then took the lead for the first time in the encounter in the 89th minute, when Okoronkwo once again delivered a well-worked set-piece to Joe Echegini, who calmly slotted home to seal a dramatic turnaround.
Despite late pressure and a flurry of Moroccan attacks, the Super Falcons held firm through a tense final few minutes of stoppage time to win the game.
The victory earned Nigeria a $1 million prize, and a successful ending to a Mission X campaign.
In the tournament, the Super Falcons decimated all three teams that had beaten them in the 2022 finals also staged in Morocco.
They defeated Zambia 5-0 in the quarter finals to avenge a third-place defeat by the Copper Queens in 2022.
In the semi finals, they edged South Africa’s Banyana Banyana who had beaten them 2-1 in the group stage in 2022.
In the final, they defeated the Atlas Lionesses that had beaten them on penalty shootout in the semi finals in 2022.
They also kept to their record of never losing a Women AFCON Final.
“What a blunder by Voice of Nigeria! Congrats to the Super Falcons on their historic win and $1m prize. Accuracy matters, VON should fact-check before reporting.”