فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The final match of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, held on the evening of Saturday, July 26, at Rabat Olympic Stadium in Morocco, saw the Moroccan women’s national football team suffer a narrow 3-2 defeat against Nigeria in a thrilling and intense match.
The game started with great enthusiasm from both teams, as Morocco took a 2-0 lead in the first half amid strong fan support. However, the Nigerian team—holding the record with nine African titles—staged a remarkable comeback in the second half by scoring three consecutive goals to secure a 3-2 victory, adding another continental trophy to their record.
This final was the 13th edition of the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. Morocco reached the final for the second consecutive time after finishing as runners-up in the 2022 edition. Morocco qualified for the final after defeating Ghana 5-4 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw, while Nigeria eliminated defending champions South Africa 2-1 in the semifinals.
Despite the loss, the “Lions of the Atlas” displayed a strong and commendable performance, reflecting the significant progress of women’s football in Morocco, supported by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, which strengthened the team by incorporating dual-nationality players and employing an experienced Spanish coach.
The match was broadcast live on Arryadia and beIN Sports 6 channels, receiving wide media coverage in Morocco and the Arab world, underscoring the growing interest and elevated status of women’s football on the African continent.
