WAFCON 2026: Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffer shock defeat against Malawi
Nigeria’s quest for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title suffered an early setback on Tuesday after the Super Falcons were stunned 3-2 by tournament debutants Malawi in their Group C opener at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
Substitute Uchenna Kanu pulled one back in the ninth minute of added time after converting a headed pass from the right, but there was no time left for the Super Falcons to complete another dramatic comeback as Malawi held on for a famous 3-2 victory.
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