Category: International Sports

* Whatever happens in the WAfCON Morocco 2026 final, Malawi have already changed expectations * They have shown that football potential is not confined to the best resourced systems * And that investment in women’s football can unlock extraordinary national and continental impact By Duncan Mlanjira From never having qualified for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) to reaching the continental final and securing a first-ever place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027, all in one…

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* Fails to keep FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 hopes alive after losing 0-2 to South Africa in play-off yesterday * As Ghana fought back to beat Côte d’Ivoire to keep World Cup dreams alive ahead of the inter-confederation play-offs Maravi Express Nigeria, who were stunned 3-2 by debutants Malawi Scorchers in the opening group match of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026, have beaten beaten for the third time — losing 1-2 to South…

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The she made nine saves when the Indomitable Lionesses edged past defending champions Nigeria 1-0 in the quarter-final * And was on hand for a second successive cleansheet against Morocco saving one penalty in extra time and three in post-match shootouts Maravi Express While Malawi Scorchers have established names stealing the headlines through the sibling duo of Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, Cameroon have a 22-year-old between the sticks, Michaely Bihina, who could be the difference between heartbreak and history for her country….

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* Temwa has 5 goals sharing with Barbra Banda while Tabitha has four with Cameroon’s Marie Ngah at three goals ahead of the WAfCON 2026 final on Sunday * Scorchers lead in Player of the Match awards through Temwa’s two and one each for Tabitha and Rose Kadzere By Duncan Mlanjira From 12 goals the Malawi Scorchers scored in five matches played at their debut Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON), Morocco 2026, Temwa Chawinga netted five, her sister…

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* The Indomitable Lionesses stunned hosts Morocco on penalties as the Atlas Lionesses pay price for late penalty miss * After the Scorchers beat Algeria 3-1 2026 as they continue their fairytale run on their debut WAfCON appearance Maravi Express It took post-match penalties for Cameroon to beat hosts Morocco to reach the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) 2026 to book a date with Malawi Scorchers, who beat Algeria 3-1 earlier on last night. The…

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* After 3-1 victory against Algeria as they continue their fairytale run on their debut and will now compete for the continental crown CAFonline Malawi’s remarkable debut campaign at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 continued on Wednesday evening as the Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1 to secure a historic place in the final. The Chawinga sisters once again proved decisive as Tabitha and Temwa combined for all three goals to send Malawi into their first-ever WAfCON…

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* Each participating player will get K7 million to be credit into each of their  accounts directly * For NBS Bank, this is more than a reward — it is a celebration of national excellence and a reaffirmation of the Bank’s commitment to developing Malawian football * Empowering talent and supporting initiatives that unite and inspire the nation By Duncan Mlanjira Just before the Scorchers beat Algeria 3-1 to qualify for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) final,…

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* And shares a similar competitive spirit with his side, whose success is built on collective unity and teamwork rather than individual brilliance * As Scorchers coach Fazili maintains that his players are not relaxing — they haven’t gone on honeymoon By Duncan Mlanjira All eyes this evening (19h00) will surely be on the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 semifinal between Malawi and Algeria’s Fennecs after the Scorchers fairytale run on their debut appearance. Having beaten…

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* SuperSport’s Women’s Month celebrates the extraordinary women who continue to shape, challenge and redefine the world of sport * From African athletes making history on the global stage to the exceptional women bringing the biggest sporting moments to life, SuperSport is putting women at the heart of the story * WAfCON 2025 debutants Malawi stunned ten-time champions Nigeria 3-2 in one of the tournament’s biggest shocks * With sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga at the centre of a historic…

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* This is very much uncharted territory for the two semifinalists, Algeria and Malawi as the Fennecs had been an intermittent fixture of this competition through the years * Playing in five editions prior to 2024 while, the Scorchers are competing in their first edition of the WAfCON By Courtney Hill, Olympics.com Just four teams remain in the hunt for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 title, with one football nation set to become just the…

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