Debutants battle Lionesses for first-ever crown
Debutants Malawi face Cameroon in the WAFCON Final for their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown. Discover who will lift the trophy! Read More: https://punchng.com/debutants-battle-lionesses-for-first-ever-crown/
Malawi and Cameroon are set to face off in the inaugural Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final at the Prince Moulay Al Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday. Both teams have already secured their spots in the final by reaching the semi-finals, having qualified for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1, while Cameroon overcame Morocco 3-1 on penalties after a goalless draw.
The final will be the first-ever title for either nation in the modern era of the competition. Malawi's sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, playing for OL Lyonnes and KC Current respectively, were instrumental in their team's victory over Algeria, with Tabitha netting two goals. Cameroon's goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was a key player in their team's journey to the final, saving crucial penalties in the shoot-out against Nigeria and Morocco.
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