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Cameroon and Malawi Set for 2026 Women’s Africa Final

8/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cameroon and Malawi will meet in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, August 16 2026, and have qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the winner earning $2 million and the runner-up $750,000.
Cameroon kept clean sheets, conceded two goals, and goalkeeper Michaely Bihina saved three penalties in the semi-final.
Malawi, debutants, beat Algeria 3-1 to reach the final, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and Temwa Chawinga once.

History

Historical Context

In November 1991 FIFA staged the first Women’s World Cup in Guangdong, China, where the United States beat Norway 2-1 before 63,000 spectators at Guangzhou’s Tianhe Stadium. The tournament’s success encouraged the growth of women’s football in Africa, leading to a 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final between Cameroon and Malawi. The match reflects expanding slots and investment across the continent.

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Story summary

Cameroon and Malawi will meet in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday, August 16 2026, and have qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with the winner earning $2 million and the runner-up $750,000.
Cameroon kept clean sheets, conceded two goals, and goalkeeper Michaely Bihina saved three penalties in the semi-final.
Malawi, debutants, beat Algeria 3-1 to reach the final, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and Temwa Chawinga once.

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