2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Final: South Africa Crowned Champions After Downing Hosts Morocco

• South Africa was crowned the winners of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 victory against hosts Morocco in the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat
• Hildah Magaia struck quickly in the 63rd and 71st minutes to give Banyana Banyana the lead, before Rosella Ayana pulled one back for the Atlas Lionesses
• This victory ensured that the tournament favourites won the competition for the very first time

South Africa are the champions of Africa.

Banyana Banyana defeated Morocco 2-1 in the final of the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations that was held in front of a full house at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Hildah Magaia opened the scoring in the 63rd minute after a superb assist from Jermaine Seopesenwe. Before everyone had the chance to catch their breath, she doubled the lead in the 71st minute after a sensational pass from Karabo Dlamini.

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Just as it seemed that the South Africans would sail home with ease, Rosella Ayana complicated matters by pulling one back after a sloppy turnover by Banyana. The next 20 minutes - including nine minutes of referee's optional time - proved nervy, but the visitors showed resolve to finally win a final for the first time in six attempts.

South Africa became the third team to win the tournament since its inception in 1991, with Nigeria having won it 11 times and Equatorial Guinea on two occasions.

This was South Africa's second major international title since Bafana Bafana won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations.

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As reported by Sports Brief, the lone goal of the encounter came in the 29th minute after the ball came off the woodwork to hit goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and into her own net.

Nigeria will leave the tournament having secured an automatic ticket to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to be hosted in Australia and New Zealand.