2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations: The Chawinga sisters, Malawi's lethal weapon

12.08.26 FT Africa Women Cup of Nations

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The Malawi women's national team has reached the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Algeria 3-1. All three goals were scored by members of the same family: the Chawingas. A brace from the elder, Tabitha, and a goal from the younger, Temwa.

They share the same name, the same passion in their boots, and the same obsession with making Malawi triumph. The Chawinga sisters stunned Algeria once again. Captain Tabitha Chawinga netted a brace, while Temwa added another. Malawi triumphed 3-1 to advance to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. A massive achievement for a team making its debut in the tournament.

Prolific scorers who never tire

Tabitha Chawinga plays for Olympique Lyon. The perfect captain, she raised her tally to 4 goals in the tournament thanks to her brace today. On the pitch, she leads, reassures, and delivers when it matters most.

As for Temwa Chawinga, she plays for Kansas City and has already netted 5 goals. She fired a brace against Nigeria (3-2). In the following match against Egypt (3-1), she scored and provided an assist. Against Algeria, she found the net once more.

Together, they have scored 9 out of Malawi's 12 goals. Whenever the Scorchers score, it’s almost always one of the sisters delivering the decisive blow.

If Malawi is living its historic moment—first appearance, first final, and a ticket to the World Cup—it’s thanks to them. Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are writing their own legend as they help the Scorchers carve a new chapter in football history.

Nafongo TRAORE |

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Nafongon Moussa TRAORE, Burkinabè de 25 ans, est passionné de football, est rédacteur pour Foot Africa et commentateur pour BurkiFoot.

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