WAFCON: Malawi Ends Nigeria's Record After Beating Super Falcons 3-2
Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored late as Malawi earned its first WAFCON win and handed Nigeria a first loss to a debutant.
- On Tuesday, defending champion Nigeria suffered a 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their WAFCON Group C opener at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
- Head coach Justin Madugu led the Super Falcons into the tournament seeking an 11th WAFCON title, but the team dominated early play without converting opportunities before the match intensified late.
- Temwa Chawinga scored in the 73rd minute, with Tabitha Chawinga doubling the lead six minutes later and Temwa Chawinga adding another goal in stoppage time to build a commanding advantage.
- Captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Substitute Uchenna Kanu scored late goals for Nigeria, but the 3-2 result leaves them without points alongside Egypt while Zambia leads Group C.
- The Super Falcons will now face a must-win encounter against Zambia on Saturday, with maximum points essential to revive their quarter-final hopes and keep their title dream alive.
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