Malawi arrived at their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as debutants. Five matches later, the Scorchers are World Cup-bound and one victory away from becoming champions of Africa.
Malawi stunned the defending African champions in their first-ever WAFCON match. Temwa scored twice, Tabitha once, and the continent took notice.
Malawi followed the Nigeria upset with another commanding victory, proving the opening result was no accident.
Malawi suffered their first defeat of the tournament—but still emerged from Group C at the top of the group and advanced to the knockout stage.
Temwa equalised. Rose Kadzere scored the winner. Malawi reached the WAFCON semi-finals—and qualified for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Tabitha scored twice. Temwa added another. Malawi swept past Algeria to reach the WAFCON final in their very first appearance.
The stakes are high! Who are the next African champions? Will the Chawinga's take us home? Can Michaely handle the star duo?
The Chaŵinga story reaches far beyond football. It is a story of two sisters, a family, a country, and what becomes possible when extraordinary talent refuses to be contained.
Club football · Malawi · Career
Club football · Malawi · Career
Road to Brazil 2027
153rd to Top 2
