WAFCON 2026: How Super Falcons Rated In Disappointing Defeat To Malawi

Defending champions Nigeria’s Super Falcons suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening Group C match at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night.

Completesports.com’s ADEBOYE AMOSU rates the performances of the Super Falcons players in the pulsating encounter.

Chiamaka Nnadozie 3/10

The Brighton goalkeeper fell below her usual standards, making mistakes that led directly to two of Malawi’s goals.

Shukurat Oladipo 3/10

The AS Roma defender failed to justify her selection. Oladipo will be lucky to be selected for Nigeria’s next game against Zambia

Oluwatosin Demehin 3/10

The dependable centre-back endured an uncharacteristically difficult outing and was fortunate to escape a red card after a rash challenge on Themwa Chawinga in the second half.

Osinachi Ohale 3/10

Age appears to have caught up with the centre-back, who struggled to cope with the pace, trickery, and relentless movement of Malawi’s lively forwards.

Michelle Alozie 3/10

Deployed out of her natural position, the full-back struggled to make her usual impact and delivered a below-par performance.

Halimat Ayinde 3/10

The veteran midfielder struggled to impose herself, as she was outmuscled and outplayed by Malawi’s youthful and energetic midfield. She was eventually replaced by Deborah Abiodun late in the game.

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Jennifer Echegini 3/10

Expected to be one of Nigeria’s key performers, the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder endured a quiet outing and struggled to make a meaningful impact.

Folashade Ijamilusi 3/10

The China-based forward endured a disappointing outing and was substituted for Toni Payne in the second half after struggling to make an impact

Rasheedat Ajibade 5/10

The skipper got the Super Falcons back into the game with a well-taken penalty and produced an energetic display, finishing with two shots on target.

Esther Okoronkwo 3/10

The usually dependable forward endured a disappointing outing and was replaced by Asisat Oshoala with seven minutes remaining.

Chiwendu Ihezuo 3/10

She was unable to stamp her authority on the game and eventually made way for Uchenna Kanu.

Substitutes

Uchenna Kanu 5/10

Uchenna Kanu made an immediate impact after coming on, winning the penalty that led to Nigeria’s opening goal before scoring the Super Falcons’ second of the game

Toni Payne 2/10

The new Inter Milan midfielder failed to make a meaningful impact after coming on for Folashade Ijamilusi.

Asisat Oshoala

Not Rated

Deborah Abiodun

Not Rated