In a remarkable display of teamwork and skill, Malawi’s national women’s football team, the Scorchers, has secured their first appearance in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final. This historic achievement is attributed to the exceptional performances of sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, who together scored all three goals in Malawi’s 3-1 victory over Algeria on August 12, 2026. Ranked 153rd in the world, Malawi’s qualification for the WAFCON tournament for the first time this year has been a significant milestone.
The sisters’combined efforts were pivotal in their semi-final win against Algeria, which propelled them to face Cameroon in the final. Tabitha Chawinga, who plays for French club Lyon, and Temwa Chawinga, based in Kansas City, have been instrumental in Malawi’s success. Tabitha opened the scoring with an acrobatic overhead kick, while Temwa doubled the lead before half-time.
Their combined eight goals throughout the tournament have been the driving force behind Malawi’s rise to the final.
The final match, set for Sunday, will see Malawi facing Cameroon, a team that last reached the final in 2016. This pivotal encounter is not just about the WAFCON title; it also serves as a qualifying competition for the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, setting the stage for a new era of women’s football on the global stage. Malawi’s journey to the final has been a testament to resilience and the spirit of an underdog, inspiring fans and players alike across Africa and beyond.
As they prepare for the final match, the Chawinga sisters have become a symbol of hope and possibility for women’s football in the region.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: rfi
Source: RFI
