WAFCON: Falcons will bounce back after Malawi defeat, says Nnadozie

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie takes responsibility for the shock WAFCON defeat to Malawi, vowing the team will bounce back in their title defe

[Premium Times] In what will go down as one of the biggest upsets in the history of African women's football, the reigning champions dominated large spells of the contest but were ruthlessly punished by an inspired Malawi side led by the devastating Chawinga sisters

The defeat leaves the defending champions under immense pressure ahead of a crucial Group C encounter against Zambia, with questions already being raised over the coach’s tactical approach.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a shocking setback in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) opener on Tuesday, falling 3-2 to debutants Malawi in their Group C clash.

Gary Kelly and the Team NI women’s pair of Chloe Wilson and Shauna O’Neill all made the semi-finals in unusual circumstances in the Bowls events

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.