NewzNigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a 3-2 defeat against Malawi in their opening Group C match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Tuesday. Despite entering the contest as heavy favorites and reigning champions, Nigeria was unable to overcome the debutant side in a result that has been characterized as one of the most significant upsets in the history of the tournament.
The match was defined by the performance of Malawi’s Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga, whose offensive contributions proved decisive against the Nigerian defense. Although the Super Falcons maintained control for large portions of the game, they were unable to contain the sister duo, ultimately falling to the tournament newcomers in a closely contested fixture.
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