Malawi Defeat Egypt 3
Malawi's women's national football team defeated Egypt 3-1 in a WAFCON group stage match. Despite playing with ten players for much of the second half, Malawi secured a provisional top spot in Group C.
Why it matters
The victory positions the debutant team as a potential quarter-finalist, marking a significant upset in African women's football.
Star striker Temwa Chawinga created one goal and scored another as Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) giant killers Malawi beat Egypt 3-1 on Saturday to provisionally top Group C in Rabat. Defending champions Nigeria face Zambia later in the Moroccan capital and, if they fail to win, debutants Malawi would qualify for the quarter-finals. Malawi followed a stunning victory over record 10-time WAFCON winners Nigeria with another impressive display despite being reduced to 10 players early in the second half. Rose Alufandika was shown a straight red card after 52 minutes for a last-defender foul on Habiba Essam at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium. Malawi led 2-0 at half-time thanks to first goals of the tournament from Rose Kadzere and Faith Chinzimu.
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