Malawi and Cameroon aim for first WAFCON title in historic final
Malawi and Cameroon are set to face off in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final, each seeking their first-ever crown. The match will take place at the Prince Moulay Al Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with both teams having already secured spots at the 2027 World Cup. Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have been instrumental for Malawi, while Michaely Bihina has starred for Cameroon. The final promises to crown a new champion in African women’s football.
Match highlights
- Malawi reached the final by defeating Algeria 3-1, with key goals from Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga.
- Cameroon advanced after a penalty shoot-out win over Morocco, thanks to goalkeeper Michaely Bihina’s crucial saves.
- Both Malawi and Cameroon have qualified for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals.
- Algeria had two players sent off in their semi-final loss to Malawi, while Cameroon’s run marks their third final appearance.
- The winner of the final will secure their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.
