{"id":233133,"date":"2025-07-26T10:47:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T10:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abianewscentral.com.ng\/2024-wafcon-nigeria-target-10th-crown-vs-title-chasing-host-morocco\/"},"modified":"2025-07-26T10:47:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T10:47:53","slug":"2024-wafcon-nigeria-target-10th-crown-vs-title-chasing-host-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/2024-wafcon-nigeria-target-10th-crown-vs-title-chasing-host-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 WAFCON: Nigeria Target 10th Crown Vs Title-Chasing Host Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2024 WAFCON: Nigeria Target 10th Crown Vs Title-Chasing Host Morocco<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>When Nigeria line up on Saturday against Morocco at the 2024 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, the Super Falcons will be chasing a record-extending 10th title.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For the host nation, it is their second consecutive final and another shot at glory against the powerhouse of African women\u2019s football.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria, winners on nine occasions, have dubbed this year\u2019s campaign \u2018Mission X,\u2019 targeting their 10th continental crown. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Against the Atlas Lionesses, who will be buoyed by a home crowd, the West Africans are set to face a side that has not lost a match in the tournament.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_930446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-930446\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-930446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nigeria are nine-time African champions. X@NGSuper_Falcons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Super Falcons\u2019 journey to the final has not been all smooth sailing. In the semi-final against South Africa\u2019s Banyana Banyana, Nigeria needed a 94th-minute goal to win 2-1.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Morocco had an even harder route to the final at the Stade Olympique in Rabat, defeating the Black Queens of Ghana 4-2 on penalties \u2014 the game ended 1-1 in normal and extra-time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Saturday\u2019s game is a re-enactment of the 2022 WAFCON semi-final between both sides. The West Africans lost 5-4 on penalties (1-1), playing most of the game with nine players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_945874\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-945874\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-945874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-34.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-34.png 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-34-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-945874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Morocco, host of WAFCON 2024, were semi-finalists in the previous edition but hope to earn their first title on Saturday, July 26, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria Vs Morocco: Experience Meets Emerging Side At WAFCON Final<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Super Falcons are no strangers to the big stage. The 2024 WAFCON final is their 10th appearance in that stage of the competition. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They have won all the finals they played in the tournament <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and only missed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> out on the trophy three times \u2014 2008, 2012, and 2022.<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria also <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">have<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> nine World Cup appearances and four Olympic Games campaigns <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">their<\/span> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">belt<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_945877\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-945877\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-945877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-33.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-33.png 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-33-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-945877\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Super Falcons celebrating a goal with Ajibade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pre-Match Press Conference Of Justin Madugu Ahead Of WAFCON Final Against Morocco\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lhbPoqJy7r8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria\u2019s intimidating credentials are a contrast to the Atlas Lionesses, who are only enjoying a meteoric rise to the zenith of women\u2019s football in Africa. In 2022, when they hosted, the North Africans were runners-up and went to their first-ever World Cup a year later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, in their second final in the WAFCON, the Moroccans will be geared to lay down a marker \u2014 get their first continental crown in women\u2019s football.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Morocco Head Coach Jorge Vilda Says They Are Well Motivated To Win 1st WAFCON Trophy\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6ZTb43Gf2iE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Player To Watch In Nigeria Vs Morocco Blockbuster<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Super Falcons parade an array of stars heading into the tournament and will be counting on them to get the team one step further by winning on Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_945878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-945878\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-945878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-37.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-37.png 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-37-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-945878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ajibade has won <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the Woman of the Match <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">prize thrice<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in five games for Nigeria.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Captain Rasheedat Ajibade has been a standout performer in the competition, winning the Woman of the Match <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">prize thrice<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in five games for Nigeria. She is expected to lead her team against the hosts <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and will<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> be supported by an army of talented players, including tournament revelation Esther Okoronkwo, who is the top goal provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The backline, led by the experienced Osinachi Ohale, will be ably covered by the midfield marshalled by the hardworking Halimatu Ayinde.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With just one goal conceded so far, the Super Falcons are a difficult team to beat, but Morocco will be banking on proven scorer Ghizlane Chebbak. The Levante Badalona star is the leading scorer at the tournament with four goals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_945879\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-945879\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-945879\" src=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-38.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-38.png 650w, https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-38-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-945879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ghizlane Chebbak is the leading scorer at the tournament with four goals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another player who can cause damage is Yasmin Mrabet, who, alongside Chebbak, has scored seven of the Atlas Lionesses\u2019 11 goals. But their fragile defence is a big let-down for a side facing the highly experienced Nigerians. Morocco <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">have<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> conceded in all games in the tournament.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Head-To-Head Record Between Nigeria, Morocco At WAFCON<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Up until<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Morocco hosted the last edition of the WAFCON, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> North <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Africans <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">have<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> only met Nigeria twice.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Those games ended in a pummeling by the Super Falcons \u2014 8-0 and 6-0 in 1998 and 2000, respectively. But in 2022, the host nations had undergone a massive transformation and defeated Nigeria via penalties before losing to South Africa in the final.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria Vs Morocco 2024 WAFCON Final Schedule<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Time: 9 pm (WAT\/Nigeria time).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Venue: Stade Olympique in Rabat, Morocco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria Vs Morocco: Final Thoughts On 2024 WAFCON Fixture<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As the final approaches, Nigeria will want to extend <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">their<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> dominance in the competition by adding another WAFCON trophy to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">their<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> cabinet. Jorge Vilda\u2019s side, on the other hand, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> seeking a first taste of women\u2019s football glory. Whichever way the dice rolls, the 2024 WAFCON final will be one to remember for ages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Morocco,Nigeria,Super Falcons,WAFCON<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelstv.com\/2025\/07\/26\/2024-wafcon-nigeria-target-10th-crown-vs-title-chasing-host-morocco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2024 WAFCON: Nigeria Target 10th Crown Vs Title-Chasing Host Morocco \u00a0 When Nigeria line up on Saturday against Morocco at the 2024 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, the Super Falcons will be chasing a record-extending 10th title.\u00a0 For the host nation, it is their second consecutive final and another shot at glory against [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":233135,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[6],"tags":[996,381,347,348],"class_list":["post-233133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports","tag-morocco","tag-nigeria","tag-super-falcons","tag-wafcon"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=233133"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/233133\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=233133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=233133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=233133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}