Malawi's Scorchers Qualify for Wafcon Quarter-finals
The Malawi National Women’s Football Team, the Scorchers, have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) despite losing 2-1 to Zambia in their final Group C match. Malawi topped the group on the head-to-head rule, with all three teams finishing on six points. The First Lady, Gertrude Mutharika, has urged the team to chase a historic World Cup dream by reaching the semi-finals.5 sourcesSee all sources