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Hosts Morocco face Nigeria in WAFCON final
Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 26.07.25. | 12:05
This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams at the continental championship
The CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) comes to an end today, Saturday 26 July with the final pitting hosts Morocco against African giants Nigeria.
The anticipated high octane clash is set to take place at the 21,000-seater Stade Olympique de Rabat from 2300 hrs, after which a closing ceremony will be held.
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Morocco qualified for the finals after eliminating a stubborn Ghana side on post match penalties.
The two sides battled to a 1-1 draw both in regular time, and with none of the teams able to score in extra time, the game was decided on penalties with Morocco winning 4-2.
The North African nation will be banking on their home advantage which they have maximized on to help them reach the finals, and will once again be crucial if the trophy is to remain in Morocco.
However, coach Jorge Vilda will be concerned that his side has only kept one clean sheet so far in the tournament, and must up their game in order to stop a lethal Nigerian side.
For Nigeria, they have established themselves as the favourites by producing outstanding performances, and will be keen to finish the job against the North Africans.
A 94th minute strike by right back Michelle Alozie was enough to confirm a 2-1 win over South Africa and see Nigeria through to the finals.
Rasheedat Adibaje had scored from the spot in the 45th minute to give Nigeria a half time lead, but Linda Motihalo drew parity through the spot in the hour-mark for what was the first goal conceded by Nigeria in the tournament.
Game by game. Step by step.
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Nigeria’s defense will be once again expected to stop a Morocco side backed by the home support to achieve the WAFCON title.
Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku is set to officiate the clash, serving as the fourth official.
In the third place playoff match played on Friday night, Ghana claimed victory over South Africa to seal a third place finish.
After a 1-1 draw in regular time, Ghana won on penalties, as they recovered from missing the first kick to emerge 4-3 victors.
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS: 🇬🇭 (4)1–1(3) 🇿🇦
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Ghana edge South Africa in a tense shootout to secure the bronze medal. 🥉#TotalEnergiesWAFCON2024 pic.twitter.com/7OD0oTHioB
