Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a 3-2 defeat to Malawi, ending their long-standing unbeaten record in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
According to Daily Post Nigeria, Malawi delivered a determined performance to overcome the nine-time African champions in one of the tournament’s biggest upsets. The closely contested match featured chances at both ends, with Malawi capitalizing on key opportunities to score three goals, while Nigeria’s late fightback yielded only two.
The result brings an end to Nigeria’s remarkable dominance in WAFCON, with the Super Falcons having entered the encounter as overwhelming favourites based on their history and consistent performances in the competition.
For Malawi, the victory represents a significant milestone and a major confidence boost as they continue their WAFCON campaign. The win also underscores the team’s growing competitiveness in African women’s football.
Despite the setback, Nigeria remains one of the continent’s strongest sides and is expected to regroup ahead of its remaining fixtures as the coaching crew assesses the performance and seeks a return to winning form.
