Nigeria completed Mission X a 10th Womens Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON title after they overcame Morocco with a stunning come-from-behind 3-2 triumph in the tournament final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday.
Goals in the opening quarter of the match from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy put the Atlas Lionesses in control and seemingly on course to exorcise the ghosts of the 2022 final also on home soil when they were beaten by South Africa.
As for the Super Falcons, their meek first-half showing was replaced by a more intense and focused effort after the break, which saw them level the game at 2-2 through a penalty from Esther Okoronkwo and close-range strike from Folashade Ijamilusi.
And substitute Jennifer Echegini then wrote herself into African football history with a goal in the 88th minute, sealing a record-extending 10th title as Nigeria returned to the summit of womens football on the continent.
The teams traded half chances in the opening stages, but Morocco drew first blood via captain Ghizlane Chebbak in the 13th minute, as the veteran whipped home a right-footed shot from the D of Nigerias penalty area after a spell of sustained pressure.