Malawi continued their impressive run at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a convincing 3–1 victory over Egypt in their Group B encounter.
The Scorchers delivered another disciplined and clinical performance, scoring three goals to secure an important three points and strengthen their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage.
Malawi Take Early Control
Malawi started the match brightly, pressing high and moving the ball with confidence.
Their attacking intent paid off as they found the breakthrough in the first half, putting Egypt under pressure and forcing them to chase the game.
The Scorchers continued to dominate possession and created several dangerous opportunities before extending their advantage.
Egypt Respond
Egypt refused to give up and fought their way back into the contest with a well-taken goal that briefly raised hopes of a comeback.
However, Malawi remained composed and continued to threaten on the counterattack, using their pace and movement to trouble the Egyptian defence.
Malawi Seal the Victory
As Egypt pushed forward in search of an equaliser, Malawi capitalised on the spaces left behind.
A third goal put the result beyond doubt, allowing the Scorchers to comfortably see out the closing stages and celebrate another memorable victory.
Goalscorers
- Temwa Chawinga (Malawi)
- Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi)
- Rose Kadzere (Malawi)
- Menna Tarek (Egypt)
Chawinga Sisters Shine Again
Once again, Temwa Chawinga and Tabitha Chawinga played leading roles in Malawi’s success.
Their pace, creativity, and clinical finishing caused constant problems for Egypt’s defence, while the team’s overall organisation ensured they remained in control for much of the match.
What the Result Means
The victory moves Malawi closer to securing a place in the WAFCON quarter-finals and continues what has been an outstanding tournament for the Scorchers.
For Egypt, the defeat leaves them with a difficult path to qualification. They will need a positive result in their remaining fixture and hope that other results go in their favour.
Final Thoughts
Malawi’s 3–1 victory over Egypt was another impressive display from one of the tournament’s surprise packages. Goals from Temwa Chawinga, Tabitha Chawinga, and Rose Kadzere highlighted the attacking quality of the Scorchers, while Egypt’s Menna Tarek scored a consolation goal.
With confidence growing after back-to-back strong performances, Malawi have emerged as one of the teams to watch at WAFCON 2026, while Egypt will be determined to finish their campaign on a positive note.
