WAFCON 2026: Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into historic final as Cameroon end Morocco’s dream

With Malawi and Cameroon now set for the final, the 2026 WAFCON has produced a fascinating title clash between a debutant nation chasing its first continental crown and a former powerhouse seeking to reclaim its place at the top of African women's football

The Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, led Malawi to a historic 3-1 victory over Algeria, securing their spot in the WAFCON final as tournament debutants

Malawi and Cameroon have reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after contrasting semi-final victories on Wednesday.

RABAT, Aug 13 : Malawi continued their giant-killing run at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and beat Algeria 3-1 on Wednesday to book a place in the final against Cameroon.Cameroon upset hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties after the match ended goalless following extra time in the other semi-final.Competing at the finals

Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.

Upstart Malawi will face Cameroon in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday

The high-octane semi-final was played at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on Wednesday evening.

Women's Africa Cup of Nations tournament hosts Morocco and Cameroon will face each other Wednesday evening at the Moulay El Hassan stadium.

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Outsiders Malawi qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, while defending champions Nigeria are eliminated by Cameroon.