WAFCON: Debutant Malawi shock Super Falcons 3-2

Malawi stuns Super Falcons 3-2 in a major WAFCON upset. Debutants defeat Nigeria, putting their record 11th title quest in jeopardy.

Debutants Malawi produced one of the greatest upsets in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) history after defeating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in their Group C opener on Tuesday.

The reigning African champions arrive in Morocco carrying the weight of expectation as the continent's most decorated women's national team, determined to successfully defend the title they won dramatically against hosts Morocco at the last edition

Cup-holders Nigeria aim to kick off their defence of the Women Africa Cup of Nations title in an emphatic manner when they lock horns with debuting ‘Scorchers’ of Malawi at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night.

Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.