Chawinga sisters inspire Malawi to stunning 3-2 upset over Nigeria

Malawi pulled off the shock of the tournament, defeating defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in a dramatic Group C encounter.

The breakthrough came in the 73rd minute when Temwa Chawinga fired the Scorchers ahead before her sister, Tabitha Chawinga, doubled the advantage six minutes later.

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Nigeria responded through Rasheedat Ajibade, who pulled one back in stoppage time, but Temwa Chawinga struck again in the 90+5th minute to restore Malawi's two-goal cushion.

There was still time for Uchenna Kanu to score in the 90+9th minute, but Malawi held on for a famous victory to claim all three points and throw Group C wide open.



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