Sister act ushers underdogs Malawi into WAFCON final against Cameroon
Goals from sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga on Wednesday gave tournament outsiders Malawi a 3-1 victory over Algeria, sending them to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final – after they qualified for the tournament for the first time this year.
Malawi has reached the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, also known as WAFCON, after defeating Algeria 3-1 in the semi-finals. The goals were scored by sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga. This is Malawi's first time qualifying for the tournament.
Malawi will face Cameroon in the final. Cameroon reached the final by beating host nation Morocco in a penalty shootout.
Temwa Chawinga and Zambia's Barbra Banda are currently joint top scorers in the tournament with five goals each. Tabitha Chawinga has four goals.
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