WAFCON final: ‘Mission X done, dusted’ – Nigerians react as Super Falcons beat Morocco

A cross-section of Nigerians on social media have hailed the Super Falcons for winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON.

We reported that Nigeria emerged champions after they defeated Morocco 3-2 in the WAFCON final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.

The first half ended 2-0 in favour of the host nation, thanks to goals from Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaâ Mssoudy.

However, in the second half, three goals from Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi and Jennifer Echegini ensured the Super Falcons defeated Morocco to lift their 10th WAFCON trophy.

After the final game, some Nigerians took to social media to express their happiness as the Super Falcons accomplished “mission X”.

Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST on X:

@AnyarogbuJ, “Well done, Super Super Falcons. That was a massive performance. What a comeback. Mission X done and dusted. Bravo, girls.”

@fwkamsi, “10 finals, 10 titles, not their mate.”

@Evades22, “Champions of Africa.”

@AfeezOdunoye, “What a comeback!

What a victory.”

@MaaziEnoch, “I almost slept off thinking it wasn’t going to happen. Glad y’all won. It’s a much-needed relief for many Nigerians. Congratulations.”

@iamsexyjoe, “Give these girls their flowers joor, they have done us as a nation proud, thank you

@NGSuper_Falcons.”

@AlgoKris, “Congratulations.”

@naomi__mimi, “I’m so proud of you! I knew you would equalize and still win. Throughout all the games you didn’t give up. Finally! Something to boast about.”

@EbencoIshola, “Big ups Super Falcons.”

@olawale_abina, “Mission X.”

@Anuoluwapo_RT, “Thank you Jesus.”

@MrKonam, “Congratulations our African Queens. Never in doubt. Congratulations.”

@yakubudm98, “The Super Falcons have to be the most successful national team on the continent.”