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💥 WAFCON Upset: Malawi Stun Super Falcons in Five-Goal Thriller! 🇲🇼🇳🇬

Full-Time: Nigeria 2-3 Malawi

One of the biggest surprises of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations unfolded at Al Madina Stadium as Malawi produced a sensational 3-2 victory over tournament favourites Nigeria.

The Scorchers delivered a fearless performance, with the Chawinga sisters leading the charge. Temwa Chawinga struck twice, while Tabitha Chawinga added another to seal a famous win and secure three priceless points for Malawi.

Nigeria fought back late in the contest through Uchenna Kanu and a Rasheedat Ajibade penalty, but the comeback came too late as Malawi held on to celebrate a memorable result that will be talked about for years.

For the Super Falcons, it was a night to forget. The team looked unusually vulnerable, with defensive errors, poor organisation, and a lack of cohesion allowing Malawi to take control for long spells. The Scorchers executed their tactics brilliantly, defending with discipline before launching dangerous counter-attacks that repeatedly troubled the Nigerian backline.

The result also raises fresh questions about Nigeria’s preparation for the tournament. Competitive friendly matches against stronger opponents often expose weaknesses before major competitions, and many fans believe those opportunities were missed in the build-up to WAFCON.

The coaching decisions are also likely to come under scrutiny. Several supporters questioned the starting lineup, tactical approach, and substitutions, feeling the team lacked balance, particularly in midfield, where Malawi found too much space to operate.

Despite the disappointing start, Nigeria still has an opportunity to bounce back. The Super Falcons have the quality and experience to respond, but they must improve significantly in their upcoming matches if they hope to keep their title ambitions alive.

Congratulations to Malawi for a historic victory and a performance full of courage, determination, and belief.

Can the Super Falcons recover from this setback, or has this defeat exposed deeper problems? Share your thoughts below. 👇🇳🇬

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