The Chawinga sisters have done the impossible, firing debutants Malawi into the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations with a thrilling 3-1 win over Algeria. Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga combined for all three goals, with the Malawi captain executing an acrobatic overhead kick in the 33rd minute.

The match, officiated by Nigerian referee Yemisi Akintoye, was marked by two first-half red cards and a string of chances at both ends. Algeria's defender Morgane Belkhiter was sent off after denying Tabitha Chawinga a clear goalscoring opportunity, and a VAR review confirmed the decision. In the same passage of play, a Malawi player was shown a second red card, leaving both teams to play out the second half with ten players.

Temwa Chawinga doubled Malawi's lead in first-half stoppage time, and the younger sister added another goal to seal the win. Algeria's Ikram Adjabi scored a consolation goal after the restart, but it was too little, too late.

The result means the lowest-ranked side in Morocco has now beaten three established nations, Nigeria, Ghana, and Algeria, on their way to a first WAFCON final appearance. Temwa Chawinga's brace against Algeria took her tally to four goals at the tournament, and her overall involvement to six, comprising four goals and two assists, level with Zambia's Barbra Banda for the most goal involvements at the current finals.

The Chawinga sisters have been a revelation at the tournament, with their skill and determination inspiring their teammates to push beyond expectations. Their incredible win has sent shockwaves throughout the competition, and fans are eager to see how they will perform in the final.

Key Facts

  • The Chawinga sisters have become the first debutants since Zimbabwe in 2000 to progress to the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
  • Malawi has beaten three established nations, Nigeria, Ghana, and Algeria, on their way to the final.
  • Temwa Chawinga has scored four goals at the tournament, and her overall involvement is six, comprising four goals and two assists.
  • Barbra Banda of Zambia is level with Temwa Chawinga for the most goal involvements at the current finals.
  • The lowest-ranked side in Morocco has reached the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

The result has been met with jubilation in Malawi, with fans celebrating their team's historic win. The Chawinga sisters have become national heroes, and their names are on every Malawian's lips. As the team prepares for the final, fans are eagerly waiting to see how they will perform against their opponents.

The Malawi team will face off against the winner of the other semi-final match in the final, which will be held on Sunday. The team will be looking to win their first WAFCON title, and fans are confident that they have the skills and determination to achieve their goal.

The Chawinga sisters have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with in African women's football. Their incredible skill and determination have inspired their teammates to push beyond expectations, and their historic win has sent shockwaves throughout the competition. Fans are eager to see how they will perform in the final, and one thing is clear - the Chawinga sisters are here to stay.