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  "id": 698022,
  "title": "Debutants Malawi stun Algeria 3-1 to reach historic WAFCON final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/debutants-malawi-stun-algeria-3-1-to-reach-historic-wafcon-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T20:50:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/debutants-malawi-stun-algeria-3-1-to-reach-historic-wafcon-final/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malawi’s women’s national football team made history on Wednesday by reaching the WAFCON final for the first time. The Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1, thanks to a hat-trick from the Chawinga sisters, Tabitha and Temwa. Early in the first half, Algeria’s Morgane Belkhiter received a red card, giving Malawi a numerical advantage. Tabitha Chawinga scored first in the 33rd minute, then Temwa doubled the lead just before halftime. After the break, the Scorchers continued their strong performance, with Temwa coming close to a third goal. Algeria responded in the 60th minute, only for Malawi to increase their lead to 3-1 through Tabitha Chawinga once more. Despite a late Algerian effort, Malawi held on to secure their place in the final.",
  "summary": "Debutants Malawi, led by the Chawinga sisters, defeat Algeria 3-1 to secure a historic spot in their first-ever WAFCON final. com/debutants-malawi-stun-algeria-3-1-to-reach-historic-wafcon-final/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Chawinga sisters score in Malawi’s 3-1 WAFCON semifinal win over Algeria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/chawinga-sisters-score-in-malawis-3-1-wafcon-semifinal-win-over",
        "published": "2026-08-12T19:28:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "WAFCON 2026: Malawi through to final after beating Algeria",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/wafcon-2026-malawi-through-to-final-after-beating-algeria",
        "published": "2026-08-12T20:17:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Debutants Malawi stun Algeria 3-1 to reach historic WAFCON final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/debutants-malawi-stun-algeria-3-1-to-reach-historic-wafcon-final-699455",
        "published": "2026-08-12T21:08:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "Chawinga Sisters Fire Malawi to Historic WAFCON Final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/chawinga-sisters-fire-malawi-to-historic-wafcon-final",
        "published": "2026-08-13T00:02:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}