By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu has said his team never gave up despite their poor start in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Prompt News reports.
Morocco led 2-0 after 24 minutes of the keenly contested encounter.
The Super Falcons started their revival in the 64th minute with Esther Okoronkwo converting from the penalty spot.
Folashade Ijamilusi, and Jennifer Echegini scored to complete the stunning comeback.
“If they didn’t have mental resilience, they would have given up,” Madugu said after the game.
“But they kept believing and they earned this victory.”
Madugu also hinted that the halftime pep talk was crucial in his team’s remarkable comeback.
“We did a lot of talking at halftime,” the 61-year-old revealed.
“We had a game plan, but what we wanted to avoid led to two goals (against us), and we had to make the changes we made.”
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