Sports7/29/2025The Guardian

How Nigeria completed ‘Mission X’ and won their 10th Wafcon crown

How Nigeria completed ‘Mission X’ and won their 10th Wafcon crown

The article discusses how the Nigerian women's national football team, the Super Falcons, overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Morocco 3-2 in the final of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). The team's victory marked their 10th Wafcon crown. The article highlights the appointment of Justine Madugu as the new Super Falcons coach in September 2021, despite his lack of international coaching experience. Despite the initial skepticism, Madugu's faith in his team paid off as they staged a remarkable comeback to secure the championship. The article emphasizes the significance of this achievement for the Super Falcons and their continued dominance in women's football on the African continent.

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