Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala apologises after the Super Falcons lose 3-2 to Malawi in their opening match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), according to reports. Malawi starts strongly and scores three goals, with Tembi Chawinga netting a brace and Tabitha Chawinga adding another goal for the Scorchers. Nigeria responds but falls short, with the defeat described by multiple outlets as a shock result. One report says Oshoala publicly apologises to Nigerians following the loss, while another highlights her reaction in connection with the team’s wider tournament outlook. Both sources frame the match as significant for Nigeria’s campaign, with World Cup hopes noted as hanging in the balance after the opening setback. The outlets agree on the key match details, including the final score, the opponent, and the scorers for Malawi.