Malawi Chawinga Shock Defending Champions Nigeria 3-2: Can Super Falcons Recovery Succeed?

July 29, 2026

Temwa Chawinga scored 3-2 victory in their Group C opener

Historic Upset in Rabat

Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria with a 3-2 victory in their Group C opener in Morocco. Debutants Malawi handed the ten-time champions their first loss to a new team in WAFCON history.

Chawinga Sisters Lead Malawi Attack

Temwa Chawinga scored twice in the second half for Malawi. Her sister Tabitha Chawinga added another goal to put their team up 3-1. Nigeria fought back late with goals from Rasheedat Ajibade and Uchenna Kanu, but time ran out.

Can Nigeria Still Advance?

Nigeria can still reach the knockout round. Six points remain up for grabs in Group C. The top two teams in each group move forward automatically. The two best third-placed teams across all groups also reach the next stage.

Next Matches for Super Falcons

Zambia vs Nigeria: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Nigeria vs Egypt: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

The Super Falcons must fix defensive mistakes before taking on group leaders Zambia. Wins in both remaining matches will put Nigeria back on track to defend their crown.