فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
On the evening of Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Moroccan capital Rabat hosted a landmark event in African women’s football as the Olympic Stadium welcomed the final match of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) between the Moroccan and Nigerian women’s national teams.
The first half concluded with Morocco leading Nigeria 2-0, igniting the hopes of Moroccan fans eager to see the “Lions of the Atlas” claim their first-ever continental title on home soil. Nigeria, holding the record with nine continental titles, aims to secure a historic tenth crown.
Morocco’s journey to the final was marked by determination and impressive performances. They topped their group, defeated Mali 3-1 in the quarterfinals, and then overcame Ghana in a thrilling semifinal on penalties after a 1-1 draw. This final marks Morocco’s second consecutive appearance after finishing as runners-up in 2022, also hosted in Morocco.
On the other side, Nigeria secured their place in the final by defeating defending champions South Africa 2-1 in the semifinals, underscoring their status as Africa’s powerhouse in women’s football.
The final is held at Rabat Olympic Stadium at 9:00 PM local time (GMT+1) and is broadcast live on Moroccan terrestrial channel Arryadia and beIN Sports 6, offering extensive coverage to audiences across Morocco and the Arab world.
Under the guidance of Spanish coach Jorge Vilda, former coach of the 2023 Women’s World Cup-winning Spain national team, and supported by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation’s strong investment, Morocco has significantly elevated the level of its women’s football. The integration of dual-nationality players from France and Spain further strengthened the squad, leading to historic qualifications such as their appearance at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
This final represents more than a match—it is a historic chapter in African women’s football. Morocco seeks its first continental triumph on home ground while Nigeria looks to maintain its continental dominance.
As the first half ends with Morocco ahead 2-0, the excitement builds in the stands and among viewers, as the nation follows every moment of what promises to be a thrilling and historic encounter.
