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* After a 1-3 loss to Malawi in the semi-finals, Algeria bow out of the competition with their heads held high and a bronze medal to their name CAFonline Algeria secured a podium finish for the first time in their history of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAfCON) Morocco 2026 after overcoming hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Rabat. After a 1-3 loss to Malawi in the semi-finals, Algeria bow out…

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* The two captains, Tabitha Chawinga and Aboudi Onguéné were reunited in front of the WAfCON trophy * The monumental object of everyone’s desire since the start of the continental tournament now up for grabs for the first time-ever by Malawi and Cameroon * After everything Malawi Scorchers have done at this tournament, underestimating them now would be asking for trouble * Having already beaten Nigeria, Ghana and Algeria, scoring in every match, and shown an ability to recover…

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* 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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