Malawi’s Scorchers will face Cameroon in the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Sunday after the Indomitable Lionesses defeated hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties in the second semi-final.
Cameroon booked their place in the final after the match ended goalless following 90 minutes and extra time. Goalkeeper Michaely Bihina proved decisive, helping Cameroon win the penalty shootout and secure their place in the title decider.
Cameroon goalkeeper made remarkable saves
The result sets up a historic final between Malawi and Cameroon, with the Scorchers reaching the final for the first time in their history.
Chawinga Sisters Send Malawi Through
Malawi booked their place in the final earlier on Wednesday with a stunning 3-1 victory over Algeria.
Captain Tabitha Chawinga scored twice, including a spectacular overhead kick in the first half, while her sister Temwa Chawinga also found the net as Malawi continued their remarkable debut campaign.
Tabitha was later named the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Woman of the Match following her outstanding performance.
Tabitha Chawinga woman of the Match
The victory made Malawi the first WAFCON debutants to reach the tournament final.
Cameroon Now Stand Between Malawi and History
Cameroon will now provide the final test for the Scorchers.
The Indomitable Lionesses have reached the WAFCON final after eliminating the tournament hosts, Morocco, in dramatic fashion.
For Malawi, Sunday’s match presents an opportunity to complete what has already been an extraordinary tournament.
The Scorchers arrived in Morocco making their first appearance at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. They have since defeated some of Africa’s established football nations, secured qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, and now find themselves one match away from becoming continental champions.
Malawi Dreaming of the Trophy
The historic run has generated huge excitement among Malawian football supporters, with fans now believing that the Scorchers can go all the way.
The Scorchers
Malawi have already made history by reaching the final.
A victory over Cameroon on Sunday would take that achievement to another level.
It would make the Scorchers Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions for the first time.
The final will take place on Sunday, August 16, with Malawi and Cameroon now set for a battle for the continental crown.
WAFCON FINAL Cameroon 🇨🇲 vs Malawi 🇲🇼
For a team that arrived as debutants, the journey has already been remarkable.
But Malawi now have one final mission:
Bring the WAFCON trophy home.
