Ahead of the opening match of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga has made a lighthearted plea to Nigeria’s Super Falcons. According to reports from both outlets, the Malawi captain jokingly asks the Falcons not to inflict a heavy defeat as Malawi prepare for their tournament debut.
The two sources describe Malawi as making their first appearance at WAFCON 2026, and place the teams in the same Group C fixture. Nigeria, the defending champions, begin the competition against Malawi at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat. The coverage also notes Nigeria’s ambition to extend its record of tournament success, including seeking an 11th title.
Neither outlet presents new details beyond Chawinga’s remarks and the match context. The emphasis remains on the pre-match comments, the teams’ roles in the tournament, and the schedule for the Group C opener in Rabat.
