Nigeria’s Super Falcons begin their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title defence on Tuesday with an opening match against Malawi at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The tournament, which starts on Sunday, 26 July 2026, runs through 16 August 2026, according to reports from Nigeria’s media outlets.
All sources describe Nigeria as the reigning champions and Africa’s most decorated women’s national team, seeking a successful campaign and another strong start in Group C. Malawi is described as a debutant at the tournament, and the fixture is presented as Nigeria’s first step in their “quest” for a potential record-extending title.
Vanguard provides additional practical coverage, including details on the match scheduling and viewing arrangements. While one outlet frames Nigeria’s objective as achieving a “high-margin” win, the overall reporting is consistent that the match is the Super Falcons’ first game of the competition against Malawi in Rabat.
