Soccer-Nigeria come from two down to be crowned African champions
It was a record extending 10th triumph for Nigeria, confirming their status as the most successful women's team in Africa.
Esther Okoronkwo and Folashade Ijamilusi led the fight back at Rabat's Stade Olympique before substitute Jennifer Echegini swept home an 88th minute winner.
Morocco skipper Ghizlane Chebbak and dribbling winger Sanaa Mssoudy scored in the first half hour to see the home team take a surprise lead as they sought to become only the fourth country to take the continental title after Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.
(Writing by Mark Gleeson; editing by Pritha Sarkar)
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