By Achore Richard
Malawi have etched their name into the history books of African women’s football after reaching the final of the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on their maiden appearance at the tournament.
The Scorchers produced a remarkable performance on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, defeating Algeria 3-1 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, to secure a historic place in Sunday’s final.
The victory was inspired by the Chawinga sisters, with captain Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice before her sister Temwa Chawinga added a third to complete a memorable night for Malawi.
Tabitha’s brace underlined her importance to the Malawian attack, while Temwa’s goal capped a dominant display that sent the Scorchers into their first-ever WAFCON final.
Malawi’s achievement is particularly significant because they have become the first debutants to reach the WAFCON final since the inaugural edition of the competition in 1998.
Their historic run has also already secured them a place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, alongside Algeria, after both nations progressed from the quarter-finals.
The Scorchers will now turn their attention to Sunday’s final, where they will face either hosts Morocco or Cameroon, who meet in the other semi-final.
Regardless of the outcome of the final, Malawi have already delivered one of the most remarkable stories in the history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
From debutants to finalists, the Scorchers are now just one victory away from becoming African champions.
Samuel Kwame Boadu is a Ghanaian media entrepreneur and storyteller with a passion for amplifying urban voices and uncovering everyday truths. He is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of The Accra Daily Mail, a dynamic digital platform dedicated to capturing the pulse of Ghana’s capital—its people, culture, challenges, business, sports and innovations.
