Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final
Prolific sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have been instrumental in transforming Malawi from no-hopers to giant killers to finalists at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. "The Chawinga sisters are special.
In the WAFCON final, Cameroonian goalkeeper Michaely Bihina will face Malawi's exceptional sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga. The Malawian sisters have transformed their team from underdogs to finalists in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Tabitha, playing for Lyon, and Temwa, representing Kansas City Current, have been instrumental in Malawi's triumph, scoring a combined 12 goals.
Bihina, a key figure at the tournament, has saved four penalties, one of which came in extra time and three in a subsequent shootout. Cameroon, on the other hand, has conceded only twice in five games.
Malawi's recent form has been impressive, with three out of their five matches resulting in victories (Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria). In contrast, Cameroon has only conceded two goals in their five games. The Malawian team is currently ranked 153rd in the world, 82 places below Cameroon, making a potential upset even more intriguing. The greatest upset in WAFCON history would be Malawi's victory. The team's success means a lot to the people of Malawi, as highlighted by Temwa Chawinga's statement.
Both sisters emphasize the importance of teamwork, stating that they cannot achieve success without their teammates. Bihina, who studied the Chawinga sisters' operations, is optimistic that their performance will benefit her in the final. The Chawingas' rise to the final was unexpected, as neither Cameroon nor Malawi were considered likely contenders at the beginning of the tournament.
Nigeria, the defending champions and record 10-time winners, were the team to beat initially. However, Cameroon entered the tournament indirectly after losing home and away to Algeria in the final qualifying round. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) later expanded the number of qualifiers from 12 to 16, allowing Cameroon to join the competition.
Congo Brazzaville, Malawi's initial opponents, withdrew, and Malawi then defeated Angola in their first match.
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