WAFCON 2026: Chawinga inspires Malawi past Egypt to strengthen quarter-final hopes
Fresh from their shock victory over reigning champions Nigeria, the Scorchers produced another assured display to claim a second successive win and edge closer to the quarter-finals.
In Morocco, Malawi's TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations journey continued with a resounding 3-1 triumph over Egypt in Group C. Temwa Chawinga, Malawi's standout player, further solidified the team's position as they advanced toward the quarter-finals. Egypt opened the scoring in the 16th minute with Christina Salama's wide miss, leaving Malawi to respond quickly through Faith Chinzimu.
Chawinga's powerful effort was saved, but she orchestrated a beautiful assist for Rose Kadzere, who capitalized to take the lead. Chinzimu followed up with a volley, despite her initial header being saved, in the 35th minute. Egypt's determination increased after the break as they were gifted a penalty when Rose Alufandika was dismissed for fouling Habiba Hafez.
With ten players, Malawi maintained pressure, extending their lead in the 68th minute through Kadzere, who provided a clever assist for Chawinga, who headed home. Egypt's substitute Eman Kassem scored almost immediately but couldn't find the finish line, as Malawi's defense held strong. The victory gave Malawi six points from two matches, following their remarkable win over the reigning champions, Nigeria.
Egypt will need a favorable result against the reigning champions to maintain their qualification hopes in the next Group C match.
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