In a shocking turn of events, Malawi has secured a spot in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, where they will face off against Cameroon. This historic achievement also guarantees Malawi’s debut in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Making their first appearance in the WAFCON tournament, Malawi, ranked 153rd in the world, pulled off a stunning 3-1 victory over Algeria in the semifinals. Tabitha Chawinga led the charge with two goals, while her sister Temwa added another to seal the win.

Cameroon Edges Out Morocco

In the other semifinal match, Cameroon emerged victorious in a penalty shootout against Morocco, with a final score of 3-1. The match had ended in a scoreless draw, but Cameroon’s goalkeeper Michaely Bihina made three crucial saves, and Myriam Maéva Nyadjou converted the winning penalty.

Despite dominating possession, Morocco was unable to break through Cameroon’s defense. The match saw a dramatic turn of events when Morocco was awarded a penalty kick in the second extra time period, but Bihina blocked Fatima Tagnaout’s attempt to keep the match scoreless.

With this win, Cameroon will face Malawi in the WAFCON final on Sunday, while Algeria and Morocco will look to the future, having already secured their spots in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The stage is set for an exciting final match between Malawi and Cameroon, with both teams looking to make history in the 2026 WAFCON tournament.