Morocco\u2019s Women\u2019s National Team were left heartbroken after Nigeria overturned a two-goal deficit to claim a thrilling 3\u20132 win and capture the Women\u2019s Africa Cup of Nations title on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Morocco captain Ghizlane Chebbak gave her side the lead in the 12th minute with a powerful strike from the edge of the box\u2014her fifth goal of the tournament, earning her the Golden Boot.<\/p>\n
Sanaa Mssoudy doubled the lead in the 24th minute with a low shot from inside the box after a defensive error.<\/p>\n
But Nigeria roared back in the second half. Esther Okoronkwo converted a penalty in the 64th minute to narrow the gap, then set up Florence Ijehgameliusi\u2019s equalizer in the 71st minute with a pass from inside the area.<\/p>\n
With just two minutes left, substitute Jennifer Echegini sealed the win for Nigeria by pouncing on a free kick taken by Esther from midfield, controlling it inside the box and firing home.<\/p>\n
Nigeria lifted their 10th continental title, while Morocco missed out on a historic first after reaching the final for a second consecutive time, having lost the previous edition to South Africa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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