Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) Group C give fans another serious drama as Nigeria revive their campaign with one hard-fought win against Zambia.
For the other match, Malawi wey dey play the tournament for the first time continue their amazing run after dem beat Egypt to move close to quarter-final qualification, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
WAFCON 2026 Group C: Super Falcons Beat Zambia Despite Red Card
Super Falcons show the fighting spirit wey don make dem one of Africa’s best teams as dem grind out important 1-0 victory over Zambia, even though dem play with 10 players for almost the whole match.
After the shocking loss to Malawi for their opening game, Justine Madugu and him girls start the match well and score inside the first 10 minutes.
Asisat Oshoala time her run well collect fine through pass from captain Rasheedat Ajibade before she push the ball pass the goalkeeper wey don rush come out.
Even though the first touch change direction after e touch defender, the rebound still roll enter net give Nigeria early lead.
Na that goal later decide the match, but Super Falcons soon face another big problem.
Defender Tosin Demehin collect straight red card after VAR review show say she bring down Zambia captain Barbra Banda as she dey go one-on-one with goalkeeper.
Before halftime, Nigeria don remain 10 players and Zambia, wey people sabi as Copper Queens, begin put serious pressure as dem make plenty attacking substitutions to find equaliser.
Madugu answer by bringing fresh players like Esther Okoronkwo, Halimatu Ayinde, Chinwendu Ihezuo and Sikiratu Oladipo as Super Falcons stand strong to protect their one-goal lead.
Their organised defence stop one of Africa’s most dangerous attacking teams from scoring, as Nigeria finally record their first win for the tournament and keep their hope of reaching the knockout stage alive.
Michelle Alozie carry home TotalEnergies Woman of the Match award after her outstanding performance for both defence and attack.
Group C: Malawi Continue Perfect Start After Beating Egypt
While Nigeria dey celebrate important victory, Malawi continue write one of the biggest stories for this tournament after dem beat Egypt 3-1.
The Scorchers carry the confidence from their famous win over Nigeria enter this match and dem take the lead late for first half through Rose Kadzere.
Faith Chinzimu score Malawi second goal deep inside first-half added time to give the debutants strong control before halftime.
The match change again early for second half when referee show Rose Alufandika red card, forcing Malawi to play the remaining part of the game with 10 players.
Instead of defending, the Scorchers continue to attack and extend their lead for the 69th minute through in-form Temwa Chawinga, wey score her third goal of the tournament.
Egypt reply almost immediately through Eman Kassem, but dem no fit complete comeback as Malawi comfortably hold on to seal another famous victory.
With six points from two matches, Malawi dey top WAFCON 2026 Group C and dem don dey very close to qualifying for the quarter-finals for their first-ever appearance in the competition.
Rose Kadzere win the TotalEnergies Woman of the Match award after she provide one assist and still score one goal herself.
Nigeria and Zambia get three points each as dem dey enter the final round of Group C matches, while Egypt still dey bottom of the table without any point.
The battle to qualify for the knockout stage still wide open, and Super Falcons know say if dem beat Egypt for their last group match, e fit be enough to carry dem enter the next round in Morocco.
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Last Updated on August 2, 2026 7:57 am by Hitvibz Media
WAFCON 2026 Group C: Super Falcons Bounce Back as Malawi Dey Near Quarter-final Spot
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