Morocco and historical tournament queens Nigeria clash in final

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Host nation Morocco and historical tournament queens Nigeria will meet for an epic Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Saturday night.

Major WAFCON history is set to be made in this match, as either the Atlas Lionesses will exorcise the demons of their final loss to South Africa on home soil in 2022 and become continental queens for the very first-time, or the Super Falcons will win a record-extending 10th WAFCON title and accomplish ‘Mission X’.



Morocco sealed their final berth on Tuesday night with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Ghana, having been held 1-1 by the Black Queens through 120 minutes.

The Atlas Lionesses looked in trouble through a Ghana-dominated first half, but some smart tactical changes from coach Jorge Vilda saw them boss the game from the second half onwards – levelling via Sakina Ouzraoui – and they were emphatic and confident in dispatching four straight penalties in front of a supportive crowd.

Nigeria earned their place in the final with a dramatic 2-1 win over South Africa in the first semifinal on Tuesday, with Michelle Alozie scoring the decisive goal deep into injury time.

The Super Falcons are seeking a record-extending 10th WAFCON title – the ambition dubbed ‘Mission X’ – and key player Jennifer Echegini said they are embracing their chance at adding to the team’s unmatched legacy at the tournament.

“Nigeria has won this competition multiple times,” explained Echegini. “As the new generation, it’s our duty to carry on that tradition. So yes, there’s pressure. But everyone – the fans, the staff, us – wants the same thing: victory.”

Morocco and Nigeria have met just once before in the WAFCON: the Atlas Lionesses defeated the Super Falcons 5-4 on penalties in the semifinals of the 2022 edition after the teams had played out a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Namibian Antsino Twanyanyukwa well known as “Di Maria” to officiate the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 between Morocco vs Nigeria









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Namibia, who were runners-up in the Men’s Africa Cup 2025, will face the UAE, who were runners-up in the Asia Rugby Men’s Championship, in the Asia/Africa RWC 2027 Play-Off on 26 July at the Mandela National Stadium in Uganda.

This is the first time the two nations will meet in Men’s XVs rugby, and the winner of the cross-regional play-off match will keep their RWC 2027 dreams alive.

The Namibians have been to every Men’s RWC tournament since 1999, while the UAE have never qualified. The victor’s path is not easy, as they will still need to win the Final Qualification Tournament, which will be played in Dubai from 8-18 November.









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