Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun Wafcon holders Nigeria

Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga starred as rank outsiders Malawi stunned defending champions Nigeria 3-2 on Tuesday in a Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) Group C match in Morocco.

Temwa, who plays for United States club Kansas City Current, scored twice and Tabitha from French outfit Lyon once in one of the greatest shocks since the Wafcon was launched 28 years ago.

Nigeria (36) have the highest world ranking of the 16 teams competing in the 2026 edition of the African women’s football showpiece and Malawi (153) the lowest, a difference of 117 places.

The Nigerians have qualified for all 13 Wafcon tournaments, winning 10, including the last final against hosts Morocco. Malawi are competing for the first time.