Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi's bid for Wafcon glory?
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Malawi's unexpected performance in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) has been spearheaded by the Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa. The 30-year-old Tabitha and her 27-year-old sister Temwa have collectively netted nine of Malawi's 12 goals, with Temwa leading the race for the golden boot with five goals. Despite being ranked 153rd in the world, the sisters have enjoyed success with top club sides, including Paris St-Germain, Lyon, and Wuhan Jianghan in China.
Their journey to international stardom began in their home country, with Tabitha playing for DD Sunshine in the capital Lilongwe, eventually moving to Europe to join Krokom Dvarsatts. Temwa followed a similar path, also playing in Sweden and China. Both sisters have made significant contributions to Malawi's women's national team, with Temwa even captaining the squad to their first silverware, the regional Council of Southern Africa Football Associations Women's Championship title in 2023.
The sisters have called for more investment in women's football in Malawi, recognizing the importance of supporting young girls in the sport.
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