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Malawi’s debutants produced one of the biggest shocks in the history of women’s football in Africa when they defeated 10-time champions Nigeria 3-2 at Rabat’s Al Madina Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Despite dominating early on and creating several scoring chances, the Super Falcons were unable to break the deadlock in a goalless first half. The match comes to life in the last twenty minutes. Malawi took the lead in the 73rd minute through Temwa Chawinga, before her sister, Tabitha Chawinga, doubled the lead six minutes later.
Skipper Rasheedat Ajibade gave Nigeria hope in the 90th minute by converting a penalty, but Temwa Chawinga scored again deep in injury time (90+6′) to restore Malawi’s two-goal lead.
A goal in the 9th minute of injury time, assisted by a header from the right, from substitute Uchenna Kanu brought the score to 3-2, but time ran out for the Cup holders to complete the comeback.
With Barbara Banda-led Zambia scoring six goals against Egypt in their opening Group C match also on Tuesday, the Super Falcons will immediately turn their attention to their second Group C match against the rampant Zambians on Saturday, where maximum points will be essential to get their qualification run back on track.
