A shocking defeat knocks Egypt out of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Egypt has been eliminated from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after suffering consecutive group stage defeats against Zambia and Malawi. Despite a late goal by substitute Eman Kassem, Egypt was unable to overcome Malawi's organized defense.
Why it matters
This marks a significant early exit for Egypt in a major continental tournament, highlighting the competitive shift in African women's football.
A shocking defeat knocks Egypt out of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations Egypt Malawi Egypt Malawi Morocco Egypt have been eliminated from the Women's Africa Cup of Nations following their second consecutive defeat in the group stage.
It started with a catastrophe. Egypt went down 6-0 to Zambia, then lost 3-1 to Malawi on Saturday evening.
Those three points lifted Malawi to six at the top of Group Three. Egypt stayed rooted to the bottom without a single point.
The CAF website reviewed the key moments of the Egypt v Malawi encounter, a Group Three fixture staged in Morocco.
Egypt carved out the first real chance in the 16th minute, Christina Salama firing just wide. Malawi hit back through Faith Chinzimu, who broke in behind the defence, but the Egypt goalkeeper came out at the right moment to smother the effort.
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