Malawi's Chawinga sisters to face Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina in WAFCON final
Malawi, featuring sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, will play Cameroon, with goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, in the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco. The Chawinga sisters have been pivotal for Malawi, scoring 12 goals collectively, with Temwa contributing five and Tabitha four. Bihina, from Benfica, saved four penalties in Cameroon's semi-final victory against Morocco. Malawi, ranked 153rd, is 82 places below Cameroon. Temwa Chawinga emphasized the team's collective effort, stating, "Many of the headlines reflect the goals Tabitha and I have scored, but we are just part of a very talented group of footballers." Bihina has studied the Chawinga sisters' play in preparation for the final. Cameroon entered the tournament after the Confederation of African Football increased the number of qualifiers. Malawi will be without midfielder Rose Kadzere due to suspension. The winning team will receive a record two million dollar prize, while the runners-up will get $750,000. Morocco will play Algeria for third place.
