Defending champions Nigeria will begin their quest for a record-extending 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title against tournament debutants Malawi on Tuesday 9pm, with Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu insisting his side will not underestimate their Group C opponents.
Here is how both teams line up.
Nigeria Starting XI
Nnadozie, Ohale, Okoronkwo, Ijamilusi, Echegini, Demehin, Ajibade, Ayinde, Ihezuo, Alozie, Oladipo
Malawi Starting XI
Sikelo, Madise, Kadzere, Temwa, Chawinga, Madyina, Chinyamula, Chimzimu, Khumalo, Alufandinka, Mkandawire
The TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 Group C opener at Al Madina Stadium in Rabat pitches Africa’s most successful women’s national team against a Malawi side making its first-ever appearance at the continental finals.
Describing the fixture as “a clash of contrasts”, the CAF website said on Tuesday, “On one side has the continent’s outright powerhouse – Nigeria, the 10-time defending champions. On the other end, Malawi – the tournament’s underdog,
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