Malawi edges Nigeria 3-2 in historic WAFCON opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:47 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Malawi secured a historic victory over Nigeria in their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match on July 28, 2026, winning 3-2 in Morocco. Temwa Chawinga scored two goals, with her sister Tabitha adding another, as Malawi stunned the 10-time champions. Nigeria managed a late surge with a penalty and a goal in stoppage time but could not equalize. This victory is significant for Malawi, ranked No. 153, in a tournament where the top four teams qualify for the 2027 World Cup. Malawi will face Egypt next, while Nigeria prepares for their match against Zambia.
- •Malawi scored their first WAFCON goal in the 73rd minute.
- •Tabitha Chawinga doubled Malawi's lead six minutes later.
- •Nigeria scored a penalty in the 91st minute.
- •Malawi's next match is against Egypt on July 30.
- •Nigeria will play Zambia on July 30.
- 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Malawi achieves historic victory over 10-time champ Nigeria in first-ever WAFCON game
"In the national team’s first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations game, Malawi stunned 10-time reigning champion Nigeria 3-2, thanks to a trio of goals by the Chawinga sisters. The WAFCON debutants stormed the pitch after the final whistle in Morocco, after securing one of the biggest upsets so far in the top African women’s soccer competition. The competition includes qualification for the 2027 World Cup for the tournament’s best four teams. Kansas City Current striker and two-time National Women
"Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C match in Morocco. The first hint of a stunning upset came after 73 minutes when Temwa Chawinga, 27, who is three years younger than Tabitha, opened the scoring.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:47 AMChawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C match in Morocco. The first hint of a stunning upset came after 73 minutes when Temwa Chawinga, 27, who is three years younger than Tabitha, opened the scoring.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:16 PMMalawi achieves historic victory over 10-time champ Nigeria in first-ever WAFCON game
In the national team’s first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations game, Malawi stunned 10-time reigning champion Nigeria 3-2, thanks to a trio of goals by the Chawinga sisters. The WAFCON debutants stormed the pitch after the final whistle in Morocco, after securing one of the biggest upsets so far in the top African women’s soccer competition. The competition includes qualification for the 2027 World Cup for the tournament’s best four teams. Kansas City Current striker and two-time National Women
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