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Malawi lose the derby against Zambia but qualify for a historic quarter-final at WAFCON

In their very first appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi have therefore qualified for the quarter-finals despite… a 2-1 defeat in the derby against Zambia on the final day of the group stage. In a rather crazy turn of events, the Scorchers even finished top of Group C ahead of Nigeria, who recorded a resounding 6–2 victory over Egypt, thanks to their head-to-head record.

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Malawi shrug off red card to knock Egypt out of WAFCON with second consecutive win

Reduced to 10 players after 52 minutes, Malawi still managed to secure a 3-1 victory over Egypt and thereby record their second consecutive win at the first Women's Africa Cup of Nations they've competed in, knocking their opponents out in the process.

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Nigeria win wasn't 'luck': How Ascent Soccer is transforming women's football in Malawi

As Malawi pulled off the remarkable feat of defeating Nigeria in their very first Women's Africa Cup of Nations match in history, four of the 11 starters came from a single organisation: Ascent Soccer.

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Tabitha and Temwa: The Chawinga sisters putting Malawi on the map at WAFCON

Nothing suggested that Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga would become the biggest sports icons in Malawi. Once punished by their parents for daring to play football, the two forwards led their nation to a stunning victory over Nigeria at WAFCON 2026 on Tuesday. This is the fascinating story of a duo carrying the hopes of an entire country on their shoulders.

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Temwa Chawinga bags brace as debutants Malawi stun Nigeria in WAFCON thriller

Tournament debutants Malawi produced one of the biggest shocks in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history, defeating reigning champions Nigeria 3-2 in a thrilling Group C opener at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Tuesday night.

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Banda scores four as Zambia thrash Egypt by six to kick off WAFCON campaign in style

In a one-sided affair, Zambia ran out 6-0 winners against Egypt, thanks in particular to a four-goal haul from Barbra Banda, the captain and all-time leading goalscorer for the Copper Queens. With the victory, Zambia go top of Group C ahead of Tuesday evening’s match between Nigeria and Malawi.