Nigeria, July 27 -- The wife ofAnambraState Governor,Dr Nonye Soludo, hashailed the heroic exploits of Nigeria's senior female team, the Super Falcons, at the just-concluded Women's African Cup of Nations, WAFCON, in Morocco.

On Saturday, the Nigerian women defeated hosts, the Desert Lionesses of Morocco, to clinch a record 10thcontinental title.

The Moroccans had gone ahead in the first half to score two goals, making the encounter difficult for the Super Falcons.

However, the Nigerian women fought back in the second half, scoring first through a penalty converted by Esther Okoronkwo in the 64thminute, before equalizing in the 71stminute through Folashade Ijamilusi.

Jennifer Echegini finally scored the winner for the Nigerian women i...