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WAFCON: Who will win between Malawi 🇲🇦 vs Ghana 🇿🇦? Prediction Kenya
The Matchup: Malawi 🇲🇦 vs Ghana 🇿🇦
The quarter-final line-up for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been confirmed, with eight teams remaining in contention for the continental crown. Ghana's Black Queens will battle Malawi in another highly anticipated quarter-final. This is a crucial knockout encounter on August 9, 2026, where the victor will punch their ticket to the semi-finals and secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Malawi's Historic Journey
The team has qualified for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 2026. Malawi are contesting an Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final for the first time in their history. This is a remarkable achievement for the Scorchers, who have exceeded all expectations in Morocco.
Malawi, the lowest-ranked side in the tournament, has been the story of the competition, topping Group C ahead of Nigeria. Their sensational group stage performance included a win over defending champions Nigeria, which demonstrates they can compete with Africa's elite. Malawi have already demonstrated their ability to compete against the continent's best after defeating defending champions Nigeria during the group stage. Their impressive result will give them confidence heading into the quarter-final against Ghana.
The Chawinga sisters remain central to Malawi's hopes. Their almost telepathic understanding with Tabitha gives Malawi a truly unique attacking duo in the world of football, capable of turning any match around at the highest level. Tabitha, a seasoned forward with OL Lyon, brings European club experience, while Temwa, the 2024 NWSL MVP, adds elite-level speed and goal-scoring ability.
Ghana's Experience and Expectations
Ghana, a three-time runner-up in the marquee African women's football competition, will be the favourites heading into this encounter. Ghana head into the knockout stage having won just one of their three group-stage matches, making the encounter against Malawi a crucial test for the Black Queens.
Despite their group stage struggles, Ghana has quality throughout their squad. Ghana carries the experience, having reached the semi-finals and finished third in 2024. The Black Queens' coach Kim Lars Björkegren has the team ranked third in Africa and has demonstrated his ability to get results in continental tournaments.
The Prediction Question
This is wazi (clear) a fascinating matchup. Ghana enters as experienced favourites with a pedigree of reaching WAFCON finals, but Malawi's fairy-tale run and proven ability to beat top sides cannot be ignored. The Chawinga sisters could cause problems for Ghana's defence, while the Black Queens' experience in knockout football gives them a significant edge.
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