In Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches on August 2, 2026, Malawi secured a 1-0 victory over Egypt despite playing with ten men for much of the second half. The match, held in Cairo, saw Malawi's captain Tabitha Chawinga score the decisive goal in the 58th minute, shortly after her team had a player sent off.
Meanwhile, Nigeria bounced back in their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 win over Zambia. The Super Falcons, playing in Ndola, took the lead through Asisat Oshoala in the 23rd minute, but Zambia equalized before halftime. Nigeria's Rasheedat Ajibade scored the winner in the 67th minute, despite Nigeria also finishing with ten players after a late red card.
These results put Malawi and Nigeria in strong positions ahead of the return legs scheduled for next week. The winners of the two-legged ties will advance to the next round of qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
