By Samuel Akpan in Rabat
Four-time finalists Cameroon will battle debutants Malawi on Sunday in Rabat for the ultimate 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown.
The high-stakes finale at Stade Moulay Hassan will likely crown a first-time champion.
Cameroon reached the final after a dramatic campaign, entering through a tournament expansion.
PerSecondNews correspondent covering the tournament in Morocco reported that the resilient Indomitable Lionesses had eliminated holders Nigeria before defeating hosts Morocco in a tense semi-final penalty shootout.
With a fully fit squad at his disposal, head coach Valentine Nguele boasts a defensive powerhouse that has surrendered just two open-play goals all tournament.
Midfielder Naomi Eto anchors that backline, serving as the crucial engine tasked with stifling Malawi’s dangerous counter-attacks.
Behind them stands the team’s standout star, goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, riding high after a legendary four-save penalty shootout performance in the semi-finals.
Malawi’s Scorchers enjoy a stunning, historic fairytale run in their tournament debut.
They shocked ten-time champions Nigeria in the group stage before topping Group C.
The debutants secured clinical knockout victories over Ghana and Algeria.
Head coach Lovemore Fazili reports full fitness for his starting XI ahead of tonight’s historic clash.
Malawi’s high-octane transitional game has yielded 12 goals across five matches.
They enter the final determined to cap their dream campaign with a maiden trophy.
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