The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) took place in Morocco, featuring top African women's football teams competing for the continental title. Defending champions South Africa, known as Banyana Banyana, began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Ghana in Oujda. However, South Africa was later eliminated in the semi-finals after a 2-1 loss to Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who secured their place in the final with a dramatic stoppage-time winner. Hosts Morocco advanced to the final after defeating Ghana in a penalty shootout. The final match, held at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, saw Nigeria come from behind to defeat Morocco 3-2, claiming their record-extending 10th WAFCON title. Esther Okoronkwo was a key player for Nigeria, contributing one goal and two assists in the final. Following their victory, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu congratulated the Super Falcons and announced a $100,000 reward for each player, along with national honors and housing incentives. The team received a presidential reception in Abuja, where the captain Rasheedat Ajibade and vice-captain Chiamaka Nnadozie presented the trophy to the president. The Nigerian victory was widely celebrated as a historic achievement, reinforcing the Super Falcons' status as the most successful women’s football team in Africa.