WAFCON: Morocco will be under pressure to perform against Nigeria – Agu

Former Nigeria international Alloy Agu has explained what Nigeria should capitalise on when they face hosts Morocco in the final of the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday.

The Super Falcons will be seeking to win their 10th crown having reached the final without losing a game. The last time the two sides faced off was in the 2022 semifinals when Morocco edged out Nigeria 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and normal time.

“I see a very open and interesting final between the Super Falcons and host Morocco. The Moroccans you know have improved massively from what we used to know about the team,” Agu told CompleteSports.

“As host, the pressure will be on the Moroccans to perform and get the results. But then, I think the Super Falcons will weather their early aggressive and robust play considering the fact that the players are experienced enough for this task.

“I expect the Super Falcons to emerge victorious at the end of 90 minutes and lift their 10th trophy. This is what the players are eagerly fighting for.”

The winners of the final will carry home $1m (£743,000) in prize money as well as the new-look WAFCON trophy.