Super Falcons midfielder, Esther Okoronkwo, has blamed Nigeria’s shock 3-2 defeat to Malawi on the team’s slow start and a controversial penalty decision that went against the defending champions. Naija News reports that the Super Falcons suffered a disappointing loss to WAFCON debutants Malawi in their Group C opener on Tuesday, despite going into the encounter as overwhelming favourites. Nigeria struggled to contain Malawi’s dangerous sisters, Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga, who took advantage of lapses in the Falcons’ defence. However, Okoronkwo refused to dwell on the decision or use it as an excuse for the Falcons’ defeat. Nigeria will now be under pressure to secure a positive result in their next match as they look to revive their campaign and defend the WAFCON title.