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Malawi stun Ghana to reach semi-finals of 2026 WAFCON and qualify for Women's World Cup

A late goal from Rose Kadzere ensured against all odds, Malawi defeated Ghana 2-1 at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat to progress to the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

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From Commonwealth Games to leading Malawi’s WAFCON attack: The wild summer of Simwaka

After missing the start of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to represent her country in the 200m and 400m in Scotland at the Commonwealth Games, Asimenye Simwaka joined the Malawi squad in the middle of the group stage. Taking advantage of a twist of fate and an injury to regular starter Sabina Thom, Malawi’s fastest woman suddenly found herself leading the line for a historic quarter-final against Ghana.

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Ghana qualify for WAFCON quarter-finals despite draw against Mali in final group game

Ghana have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations despite a 1-1 draw with Mali. The Black Queens have secured the final spot in the knockout stages, with Cameroon having already qualified for the next round ahead of this final matchday in Group D. They will face Malawi, who are contesting an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final for the first time in their history.

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Malawi lose the derby against Zambia but qualify for a historic quarter-final at WAFCON

In their very first appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi have therefore qualified for the quarter-finals despite… a 2-1 defeat in the derby against Zambia on the final day of the group stage. In a rather crazy turn of events, the Scorchers even finished top of Group C ahead of Nigeria, who recorded a resounding 6–2 victory over Egypt, thanks to their head-to-head record.