Two of the continent\u2019s footballing powerhouses will contest the Confederation of African Football\u2019s (CAF\u2019s) 2025 Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final in Rabat on Saturday as Nigeria take on host nation Morocco.
\nIt\u2019s the 13th edition of the tournament, which was pushed back a year due to scheduling issues.<\/p>\n
Al Jazeera takes a look at the match, which could mark a shift in power in the women\u2019s game in Africa.
\nNigeria are the record nine-time champions.<\/p>\n
Morocco are yet to lift the trophy but did reach the final on home soil three years ago when they were defeated by South Africa.
\nNigeria opened with a 3-0 win against Tunisia, but the highest ranked team needed a late winner to squeeze past the lowest-ranked side, Botswana. A 0-0 draw in their final group game with Algeria secured the top spot in Group B.<\/p>\n
The Super Falcons hammered Zambia 5-0 in the quarterfinals before overcoming holders South Africa 2-1 in the last four.
\nMorocco also remain unbeaten but opened the tournament with a 2-2 draw against Zambia. A 4-2 win against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and 1-0 win against Senegal sealed Group A.<\/p>\n
Mali were overcome with a 3-1 win in the last eight before Ghana awaited in the semifinal, in which Morocco needed a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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