Cameroon/Malawi: Wafcon 2026 - Chawinga Sisters Fire Malawi Into Historic Final As Cameroon End Morocco's Dream

What the report says

Malawi and Cameroon have reached the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after two very different semifinal wins, according to Premium Times as carried by AllAfrica. The result sets up a title match between Malawi, making its first appearance in the tournament, and Cameroon, a longtime contender trying to return to the top of African women’s football.

Malawi’s Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1 in a match shaped by the Chawinga sisters. Tabitha Chawinga opened the scoring, Temwa Chawinga added a second before halftime, and Tabitha later restored a two-goal lead after Algeria briefly pulled one back. Algeria played much of the match with 10 players after an early red card, which increased the pressure on the North Africans.

Cameroon advanced after a tense, goalless semifinal against hosts Morocco that was decided by penalties. Cameroon converted three of four spot kicks, while Morocco managed only one successful attempt. Morocco had a late chance to win it in regulation, but its penalty near the end of extra time was missed, sending the match to the shootout.

The outcome is significant for both teams: Malawi is now one win from a first continental title, while Cameroon, which had already beaten defending champions Nigeria in the quarterfinals, is through to its fourth WAFCON final and has now overcome two major rivals in consecutive knockout rounds.