WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons Look to Bounce Back Against Zambia After Shock Malawi Defeat 

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will be looking to bounce back when they face Zambia in their second Group C match at the ongoing WAFCON 2026 in Morocco, following a shock 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening game. The defending champions will be hoping to get their title defence back on track with a crucial result against the Copper Queens. All the matches of the tournament air live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv. 

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Matchday two opened on Thursday with Senegal securing a 1-0 victory over Kenya, while hosts Morocco followed with another narrow win, defeating Algeria 1-0 to strengthen their position in Group A. The results leave Morocco and Senegal in a strong position as the group stage continues.

Friday, Group B action will see South Africa take on Ivory Coast at 6:00pm, with the 2022 champions looking to respond after their surprise 2-1 defeat to Tanzania in their opening game. Ivory Coast, meanwhile, will be hoping to build on its impressive 4-1 victory over Burkina Faso and maintain its momentum in the competition.

Later at 9:00pm, Burkina Faso will face Tanzania in another Group B encounter. Tanzania will be looking to continue their impressive start after their opening victory, while Burkina Faso will be searching for a response following their heavy defeat to Ivory Coast.

Saturday brings the next round of Group C fixtures, with Egypt taking on Malawi before Nigeria face Zambia. Malawi will enter their encounter with Egypt full of confidence after their historic 3-2 victory over the Super Falcons, while Egypt will be looking to recover from their opening defeat to Zambia.

The Super Falcons, meanwhile, will be aiming to bounce back when they face Zambia at 9:00pm. Nigeria suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Malawi in their opening game, while Zambia began their campaign in impressive fashion with a commanding 6-0 victory over Egypt. The encounter presents an important opportunity for Nigeria to get their campaign back on track, while Zambia will be looking to maintain their winning momentum.

Sunday’s action will bring Group D into focus, with Ghana facing Cameroon before Mali take on tournament debutants Cape Verde. Ghana started their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde, while Cameroon secured a 2-1 win against Mali. Both sides will be looking to build on those results as the group stage continues.

Matchday 2 Upcoming Fixtures

Friday, July 31
South Africa vs Ivory Coast – 6:00pm
Burkina Faso vs Tanzania – 9:00pm

Saturday, August 1
Egypt vs Malawi – 6:00pm
Nigeria vs Zambia – 9:00pm

Sunday, August 2
Ghana vs Cameroon – 6:00pm
Mali vs Cape Verde – 9:00pm

SuperSport Brings All the Live Action

Catch every match of WAFCON Morocco 2026 live on SS Football (Ch. 202, GOtv Ch. 61) and SS Football Plus (DStv Ch. 202) on DStv and GOtv. Fans can also stream every match live on DStv Stream from ₦6,000, with no decoder or dish required.

Beyond WAFCON, sports fans can also catch the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, which is live every day on SuperSport across DStv and GOtv.

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