2026 women's AFCON / Algeria vs Malawi: The official line-ups are in!

12.08.26 FT Africa Women Cup of Nations

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The starting elevens for Algeria and Malawi have been revealed ahead of their historic 2026 Women's AFCON semi-final in Rabat.

Algeria and Malawi are set to clash this Wednesday, August 12, at 6 p.m., at the Rabat Olympic Stadium, with a place in the 2026 Women's AFCON final on the line. Already qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, both squads now have the chance to reach the first continental final in their history.

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The Greens booked their spot in the last four after coming from behind to defeat Ivory Coast in the quarter-finals (2-1). Trailing at the break, Farid Benstiti's players responded with goals from Inès Khiri and Amira Ould Braham. Malawi knocked out Ghana by the same score, having already stunned the continent by beating Nigeria in the group stage.

The official line-ups for Algeria – Malawi

Algeria: Chloé N’Gazi, Lana Smits Ouraghi, Roseline Khezami, Inès Belloumou, Morgane Belkhiter, Mellisa Bethi, Marine Dafeur (captain), Lynda Bendris, Inès Khiri, Amira Ould Braham, Ikram Adjabi.

Malawi: M.Sikelo - Madise - Kadzere - A.Simwaka - Temwa - Chawinga (c) - Chimzimu - Khumalo - R.Alufandika - B.Mkandawire - C.Gondwe.

The winner will face either Morocco or Nigeria in the final scheduled for Sunday, August 16, in Rabat. For both the Greens and the Scorchers, this match is another chance to make history after a campaign already crowned by a first-ever qualification for the upcoming World Cup.

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