Michelle Alozie’s goal in the 94th minute helped the West African Super Falcons secure their record-extending 10th continental title against Nigeria. The Super Falcons had led in Casablanca through Rasheedat Ajibade’s penalty, but Nigeria fought back in the second half and levelled on the hour mark through a composed Linda Motlhalo spot-kick.

This was the first goal Nigeria had conceded at this year’s finals, knocking the nine-time champions out of their stride. South Africa faced a serious-looking injury to Gabriela Salgado with six minutes remaining, but Alozie struck to spark jubilant celebrations.

The Super Falcons will face either hosts Morocco or Ghana in the final, with those sides meeting in Tuesday’s late last-four tie. Nigeria’s quest to reclaim the trophy, dubbed Mission X, remains on track, but the Super Falcons faced a far sterner examination than they had during the quarter-finals when they beat Zambia 5-0.