Malawi and Cameroon have booked their places in the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after contrasting victories in their semi-final matches on Wednesday.
Malawi secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Algeria, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice before her sister, Temwa Chawinga, added another goal to complete the win. Cameroon, meanwhile, defeated hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties after both sides played out a goalless draw in regulation time.
Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina emerged as the hero of the shootout, saving four Morocco penalties before Myriam Maéva Nyadjou converted the decisive spot-kick to send the Indomitable Lionesses into the final.The results also secured World Cup qualification for all four semi-finalists — Malawi, Cameroon, Morocco and Algeria. For Malawi and Algeria, the qualification represents their first appearance at the Women’s World Cup, while Morocco will return to the global tournament for the second time after reaching the last 16 in 2023.
Cameroon, meanwhile, will make their third World Cup appearance, having previously featured at the 2015 and 2019 editions.Malawi will now face Cameroon in the WAFCON final on Sunday, with both teams aiming to crown their impressive campaigns with the continental title.
Hadizat Giwa