Malawi have made history at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nation (WAFCON), defeating Algeria 3-1 in Rabat to secure a place in the tournament’s final.
The Scorchers have produced one of the competition’s biggest surprises, overcoming several established African football nations on their remarkable journey to the final.
Malawi stunned 10-time African champions Nigeria, before overcoming Egypt and Ghana, while also securing qualification for the first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Star forward Temwa Chawinga has continued to spearhead Malawi’s historic campaign, scoring her fifth goal of the tournament and playing a major role alongside her sister in the team’s remarkable run.
From battling for recognition on the continental stage to reaching the WAFCON final, Malawi have transformed their campaign into historic African football fairytale.One one victory now stands between the Scorchers and their first-ever continental title.
-9News Nigeria.
