The Super Falcons, Africa’s most successful women’s national team, are expected to make a strong start against the Scorchers of Malawi as they seek maximum points in the group stage. The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time. 

Victory for Nigeria would provide an ideal foundation for the team’s campaign, with the expanded 2026 WAFCON also serving as a qualification tournament for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.