Debutants Malawi face Cameroon in historic WAFCON final

Malawi and Cameroon will meet in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 final after the two sides produced contrasting but equally impressive semi-final victories on Wednesday night.For Malawi, the final caps a remarkable debut campaign at the continental showpiece. The Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1 to reach their first-ever WAFCON final, with the Chawinga sisters once again at the heart of their success.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889558##Tabitha Chawinga opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a spectacular acrobatic effort that went in off the crossbar before Temwa Chawinga doubled Malawi’s advantage shortly before half-time after rounding the goalkeeper and calmly finishing into an empty net.Algeria, who had been reduced to 10 players after Morgane Belkhiter was sent off early in the match, pulled one back through Ikram Adjabi in the 60th minute.However, Tabitha restored Malawi’s two-goal advantage with a powerful left-footed finish to complete her brace and send the Scorchers into the final.Malawi remained composed defensively in the closing stages to protect their advantage and complete a historic victory.A glimpse of Talanta Stadium lighting akin to Allianz Arena [VIDEO]Cameroon, meanwhile, secured their place in the final after eliminating hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties following a tense goalless semi-final in Rabat.The Indomitable Lionesses produced another disciplined defensive display, keeping Morocco scoreless through 120 minutes despite sustained pressure from the hosts.Morocco came closest to breaking the deadlock in the 118th minute when Fatima Tagnaout was handed a golden opportunity from the penalty spot, but Michaely Bihina pulled a superb save to deny her.Harambee Stars midfielder features as Yanga lift community shieldThe match subsequently went to penalties, where Cameroon held their nerve to score three of their four attempts through Marie Ngah, Rose Bella and Myriam Nyadjou.Morocco managed just one successful penalty through Hanane Aït El Haj. Kenza Chapelle, Meryem Atiq and Sakina Ouzraoui were all denied by Bihina.The victory sends Cameroon into their fourth WAFCON final after they had already eliminated defending champions Nigeria 1-0 in the quarter-finals.The Indomitable Lionesses have built their run on defensive solidity, conceding just one goal across their knockout matches against Nigeria and Morocco.Malawi and Cameroon will now face each other in a final that pits the tournament debutants against one of the competition’s most experienced sides.Government reveals when Ol Kalou Stadium will be completedFor Malawi, it is an unprecedented opportunity to win the continental title in their first appearance at the WAFCON. For Cameroon, it is a chance to add another African crown to their history and complete a remarkable run that has seen them overcome both Nigeria and hosts Morocco.The final promises a fascinating clash between Malawi’s attacking threat, led by the Chawinga sisters, and Cameroon’s disciplined defensive approach.Harambee Stars forward finds new club after ditching Finnish side

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