Nigeria Claim Three Wafcon Awards

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nigeria claim three wafcon awards

Not only did Nigeria complete Mission X by winning their 10th Womens Africa Cup of Nations title on Saturday, but they also scooped three of the five awards.

The Super Falcons produced a stunning fightback as they came from 2-0 down to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.

Second-half goals from Esther Okoronkwo 64 PEN, Folashade Ijamilusi 71 and Jennifer Echegini 88 secured a dramatic victory for Justin Madugus side after Ghizlane Chebbak 12 and Sanaa Mssoudy 24 had put the Atlas Lionesses in the drivers seat at half-time.

Madugu was named Coach of the Tournament after guiding his team to the trophy with an unbeaten record of five wins and one draw as they finished top scorers with 14 goals - one more than Morocco.

Chiamaka Nnadozie was crowned Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament after she kept four clean sheets and conceded just three goals in six matches, although she was only required to make a total five saves.