WAFCON: Malawi and Cameroon face off for historic first crown
Summary
Malawi and Cameroon will play each other in the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday in Rabat. Both teams are seeking their first continental championship, with Malawi considered the underdog against higher-ranked Cameroon.Key Facts
- The final match takes place in Rabat at 9 pm Paris time on Sunday.
- Malawi scored 12 goals in the tournament, with sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scoring 5 and 4 goals respectively.
- Cameroon’s goalkeeper Michaely Bihina saved four penalties in the semifinal to help her team reach the final.
- Malawi is ranked 153rd in the world, 82 places below Cameroon.
- Cameroon qualified after being added following an increase in tournament spots from 12 to 16 teams.
- Midfielder Rose Kadzere from Malawi will miss the final due to suspension.
- The winner will receive $2 million, and the runner-up will get $750,000.
- Morocco and Algeria will compete for third place in a match on Saturday.
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