2026 Women's AFCON / Algeria vs Malawi: probable lineups

12.08.26 13:00 Africa Women Cup of Nations

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Algeria and Malawi face off this Wednesday in a historic semi-final in Rabat. Check out the likely starting XIs for both African sides.

Algeria will take on Malawi this Wednesday, August 12, from 9 p.m. at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. For this 2026 Women's AFCON semi-final, Farid Benstiti is expected to stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation that allowed Les Vertes to overturn Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals.

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Belkhiter expected to replace Ikene

After undergoing ankle surgery following her injury against the Ivorians, Morgane Ikene is ruled out. Morgane Belkhiter is thus set to return to the starting eleven. The rest of the team will likely remain unchanged, with Marine Dafeur and Amira Ould Braham tasked with anchoring the midfield.

Malawi counting on the Chawinga sisters

Lovemore Fazili is expected to maintain a compact lineup built around Faith Chinzimu in midfield. Up front, Temwa Chawinga—whose brace toppled Nigeria—will be joined by her sister Tabitha. Their pace will be the main threat to Algeria's defence.

Probable lineups

Algeria: Chloé N’Gazi – Morgane Belkhiter, Lana Smits Ouraghi, Roselène Khezami, Inès Belloumou – Amira Ould Braham, Marine Dafeur – Mélissa Bethi, Lina Boussaha, Lynda Bendris – Ikram Adjabi.

Malawi: Mercy Sikelo – Chimwemwe Madise, Ireen Khumalo, Rose Alufandika, Benadetta Mkandawire – Rose Kadzere, Letticia Chinyamula, Faith Chinzimu, Madyina Nguluwe – Temwa Chawinga, Tabitha Chawinga.

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