Malawi coach vows to stop Nigeria in W’Cup qualifier

Despite facing a two-goal deficit, Malawi's U-20 women's head coach, Maggie Chombo, remains resolute in her team's ability to challenge Nigeria in the upcoming second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier. The Falconets secured a commanding 2-0 victory in the first leg, putting them in a strong position to advance.

However, Chombo expressed optimism, stating that her team has learned from the first encounter and will focus on rectifying their mistakes. She believes that playing on home soil, in front of their supporters, will provide the necessary impetus for her team to overturn the deficit. "Everything is possible, and we are going to do our best to win the game at home," Chombo asserted, highlighting the team's determination.

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We have learnt, and we will go back and work on those areas.

The return leg, scheduled to be held at the Bingu National Stadium, presents an opportunity for Malawi to showcase their resilience and fight for a World Cup spot. While Nigeria, a consistent participant in the tournament, holds the advantage, Chombo's confidence suggests that the tie is far from over and that Malawi will put up a strong performance in front of their home crowd.

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They have managed to score on their pitch, but we are going to do so as well in front of our supporters. Everything is possible, and we are going to do our best to win the game at home.