WAFCON 2026: Cameroon Defeat Morocco, Set up Final Against Malawi
- On Wednesday, Malawi continued their giant-killing run at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, beating Algeria 3-1 to book a place in the final against Cameroon.
- Competing at the finals for the first time, Malawi defeated defending champions Nigeria in their opening group fixture before edging rivals Ghana in the quarter-finals.
- Cameroon advanced to face Malawi after upsetting hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties following a goalless draw, with goalkeeper Michaely Bihina saving three spot kicks and Myriam Nyadjou converting the winning penalty.
- Morocco's hopes ended despite a controversial penalty awarded via VAR two minutes before extra-time concluded, as Fatima Tagnaout had her effort saved, preventing the hosts from reaching the final.
- The final on Sunday in Rabat will crown a new African champion, as all past continental tournaments were won by Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, or South Africa, with the match also determining World Cup qualifiers.
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The final of the women's CAN 2026 will be against Malawi to Cameroon this Sunday. The two countries respectively dropped Algeria and Morocco in the last square.
Cameroon defeat Morocco 3-1 to reach Women’s AFCON final
Cameroon are through to the Women’s AFCON final after a dramatic penalty shootout against hosts Morocco. The two sides couldn’t be separated after 120 minutes, with Morocco missing a huge chance to seal the win when Fatima Tagnaout saw her penalty saved in the 118th minute.
Malawi qualified for the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in their first appearance by eliminating Algeria (3-1) on Wednesday in Rabat, in a semi-final played for 45 minutes with 10 against 10. They will face Cameroon, winners against Morocco.
Malawi: Gangata Joins Dressing Room Rave - 'Kuzapita Kuzapita' As Malawi Reach Final
Sports Minister Alfred Gangata joined the Malawi national women's football team's dressing room in scenes of unrestrained jubilation, dancing and singing wildly as the Scorchers continued their remarkable fairy-tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, booking their place in the final with a stunning 3-1 victory over Algeria in Rabat.
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