Chawinga Sisters’ day out as debutants Malawi stun holders Nigeria

Malawi put up a remarkable display to stun reigning Champions Nigeria as the two teams faced off on Tuesday night at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat.

The Scorchers produced arguably the biggest shock of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Nigeria 3-2 in a pulsating match.

The Chawinga sisters combined to score the three goals for Malawi with Temwa bagging a brace while Tabitha added the other.

Nigeria scored twice in added time through Rasheedat Ajibade and Uchenna Kanu but could not eventually stage a comeback.

The result meant this was the first time that Nigeria was losing to a debutant since the start of the tournament in 1988.

The opening half didn’t produce any goals and Malawi’s defensive discipline frustrated Nigeria. On the other hand, as time went by, Malawi kept to grow in confidence.

The Scorchers took the lead in the 73rd minute through Temwa Chawinga before her sister Tabitha who is also the captain doubled the lead.

At the start of stoppage time, Nigeria were awarded a penalty that was converted by Ajibade.

However, Malawi were able to regain their two-lead cushion five minutes later through Temwa.

Kanu would later on score the second for Nigeria but it was too little too late for the Super Falcons to salvage at least a point.

The win means Malawi are in second place in Group C on three points same Zambia who walloped Egypt 6-0.

Action in this group will resume on Saturday with Egypt facing Malawi while wounded Nigeria will be up against Zambia.

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