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WAFCON: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala salutes Super Falcons win against Morocco

The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to Super Falcons’ 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final win against Morocco on Saturday night.

It was gathered that Nigeria came from 2-0 down to beat Morocco 3-2 in the WAFCON final at the the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.

 

Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy gave the hosts nation a 2-0 first-half lead.

 

But the Super Falcons responded in the second-half, thanks to three goals from Esther Okoronkwo, Folashade Ijamilusi and Jennifer Echegini.

 

The victory against Morocco means, the Super Falcons has now clinched their 10th WAFCON title.

 

Reacting, Okonjo-Iweala wrote on X on Sunday: “What a thrilling performance from our very own Super Falcons @NGSuper_Falcons in Morocco.

 

“Congratulations. You pulled it off. A super exciting match to watch. To God be the Glory!”

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