Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino watched outsiders Malawi lose 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, but still secure a Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals place.The results left Malawi, Nigeria and Zambia level on six points with head-to-head records deciding the final placings.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino witnessed Malawi secure a spot in the women's quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), despite Malawi losing 2-1 to Zambia. Infantino, who has been under scrutiny for a shelved plan to open the World Cup to private investment, held emergency talks with FIFA directors in Morocco.
The results left Malawi, Nigeria, and Zambia tied on six points with head-to-head results determining the final placements. Malawi's victory, led by Barbra Banda's early goal, propelled them to the top of the group and a spot in the semi-finals, where they will face either Ghana or Mali. Nigeria, the second-placed team, will face Cameroon in the other quarter-final.
Hosts Morocco face South Africa, while Ivory Coast battles Algeria on Saturday. Infantino's private investment proposal, which faced immediate backlash, ultimately caused his plan to be abandoned. Critics, including former Portugal star Luis Figo and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, have called for Infantino's resignation.
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