International
2026 Women's AFCON: Cameroon and Malawi Reach Semi-finals
In the quarter-finals of the Women's AFCON, Cameroon and Malawi caused upsets by eliminating their respective opponents.
The quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations held several surprises with Cameroon and Malawi qualifying for the semi-finals. Firstly, Cameroon managed to eliminate the defending champions Nigeria, winning 1-0 thanks to an outstanding performance by their goalkeeper. This victory allows the Lionesses to reach the last four, where they will face Morocco.
Meanwhile, Malawi achieved a feat by overcoming Ghana, a team expected to be a favorite. Malawi won the match 2-1, marking a significant advancement for this team, which is participating in this continental tournament for the first time. This success secures the Scorchers a spot at their first World Cup, scheduled for next summer.
Thus, the semi-finals of the Women's AFCON will see Cameroon clash with Morocco and Malawi face Algeria. These matches promise to be decisive for the competing teams aiming for ultimate victory.