Malawi's Temwa Chawinga starred in a 3-1 victory over Egypt in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 on Saturday, leading her team to a second successive win and closer to the quarter-finals.
Malawi's Scorchers Ignite with Chawinga's Magic
Temwa Chawinga's powerful strike was tipped behind by the Egyptian goalkeeper in the early stages of the match, a testament to the Malawian forward's impressive skills. Chawinga soon played a decisive role in the opening goal in the 35th minute, laying off a perfectly weighted pass for Rose Kadzere, who finished from close range to give Malawi the lead.
Egypt's Comeback Fizzles as Malawi Holds Firm
Egypt created several opportunities in the second half, but their reduced numbers following Rose Alufandika's red card proved to be a significant disadvantage. Despite being down a player, Malawi continued to threaten on the counter, extending their lead in the 68th minute with Chawinga's looping header.
Malawi's Victory Keeps Qualification Hopes Alive
The victory gives Malawi six points from two matches, following their memorable win over the reigning champions Nigeria. A final Group C meeting against Zambia is set to take place next Wednesday, with Malawi looking to maintain their impressive form. Egypt, meanwhile, will face the reigning champions needing a positive result to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Malawi's impressive display in their second successive win has set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the group stage. With their sights set on the quarter-finals, the Scorchers will be eager to maintain their momentum against Zambia. The outcome of this match will have significant implications for both teams, with the stakes high in the quest for qualification.
Source: Joy Online
