Nigeria vs Malawi WAFCON 2026: Where to Watch Live, Super Falcons Aim for Group C Win as Abiodun, Omewa, Demehin Speak

Group C action gets underway today at WAFCON 2026, with Zambia facing Egypt at the Olympic Stadium, Rabat, 18:00 WAT, before defending champions Nigeria take on Malawi at Al Madina Stadium, Rabat, 21:00 WAT.

Ten-time champions Nigeria arrive with a squad blending experience and fresh faces, and the mood in camp is calm confidence rather than complacency as they open their title defence.

Deborah Abiodun, one of the young voices in the squad, set the tone ahead of kickoff: "Nigeria is always a team that's dedicated, and regardless of the opponent we're facing tomorrow we always bring our games." She was quick to credit Malawi's threat too, noting the Flames have "really great strikers and fast, pacy players," but insisted the Falcons' identity as a direct, attacking side won't change. "The goal is just to achieve the three points and put the ball in the net as much as we could."

Asked about an unprecedented 11th title, Abiodun didn't hesitate: "I think we can. My team is a really strong side, and I think Nigeria can do whatever they put their mind to."

For Joy Omewa, this is her first major tournament with the senior team, and the excitement is evident. "I've been wanting this for the longest time. I'm privileged to be here, so yeah, I'm grateful." On whether she's already picturing a scoring debut, she stayed grounded: "I can't say yet until I'm on the pitch and it happens. I just wait to see what happens tomorrow."

Blessing Demehin, marshalling the backline, addressed the noise around the team following recent social media chatter. "The team is not bothered about whatever is going on online. Whatever is going on online stays online, and whatever we are doing offline also stays offline." On facing Malawi's quality players as a defender, she was measured: "Malawi is a good team, a strong team, we respect them, but we are prepared and confident about what we have trained. We are ready and good to go." Her message to fans back home: "Expect the best of us, and an improved Super Falcons team."

The bigger picture for this campaign is one game at a time. Topping Group C is the priority to secure a smoother path through the quarterfinals and semifinals, stages that also carry direct qualification implications for the World Cup, before any conversation about lifting a record 11th title.

Fixtures — Group C, Matchday 1:
Zambia vs Egypt — 18:00 WAT, Olympic Stadium, Rabat
Nigeria vs Malawi — 21:00 WAT, Al Madina Stadium, Rabat

How to Watch: Nigeria and Global Audience

Nigerian fans can catch the Super Falcons' WAFCON 2026 opener against Malawi live tonight at 21:00 WAT from Al Madina Stadium, Rabat. The matches are exclusive to Afrosport in Nigeria and are being aired on the Afrosport Facebook & TikTok page. It will also air on the FreeTV App. Viewers can download the app and watch the match on Afrosport

Every fixture will also be streamed free in the UK via the official CAF YouTube channel and the CAF TV app. CAF has also expanded international coverage to meet rising global demand. Fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland can watch every match via DAZN, while Israel's Sport 5 will air select group-stage fixtures through to the final. Sport Italia will carry the semi-finals and final with Italian commentary, and Dutch viewers can catch the semi-finals and final on Ziggo Sport Totaal.

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