Nigeria’s Super Falcons captured their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title Saturday, July 26,edging Morocco 3-2 in a tightly contested final that underscores both the team’s dominance and a growing investment in women’s football across the continent.
The win, delivered before a packed crowd at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, cements Nigeria’s position as the most decorated women’s national team in African football history. Alongside the trophy, the squad will take home a record $1 million in prize money—double the amount awarded in the previous edition of the tournament.
The financial boost reflects a strategic shift by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which is seeking to elevate the profile and sustainability of the women’s game. “This increase is part of CAF’s broader commitment to improving the compensation and working conditions of women players, coaches, and team staff,” said CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
The 100% prize hike comes amid rising global attention to gender equity in sports, positioning CAF among the growing list of governing bodies reassessing how resources are allocated in the women’s game.
For Nigeria, the result reaffirms a legacy of excellence—and signals growing support structures for the next generation of talent in African football.
