CASABLANCA, MOROCCO — Malawi moved to the top of Group C at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing an impressive 3-1 victory over Egypt in their second group match.
The result continued Malawi’s remarkable start to the tournament and strengthened their chances of reaching the knockout stage. The East Africans produced another disciplined display, combining solid defending with clinical finishing to overcome the North Africans.
Malawi took the lead with a confident attacking performance and maintained control for much of the contest despite Egypt’s efforts to fight back. Egypt managed to pull a goal back during the game, but Malawi responded with another strike to restore their advantage before adding a third goal to seal all three points.
The victory means Malawi provisionally tops Group C with six points from two matches, having also opened their campaign with a win. The result puts them in a strong position ahead of their final group fixture as they chase a place in the quarter-finals.
For Egypt, the defeat leaves their qualification hopes hanging in the balance. The North Africans must now secure a positive result in their final group match while hoping other results go in their favour to keep their knockout-stage ambitions alive.
Malawi’s success has been built on disciplined teamwork, quick transitions and efficient finishing in front of goal. Their performances have made them one of the surprise packages of the tournament, with the team demonstrating resilience against more experienced opponents.
The win also increases the pressure on the other teams in Group C, including Nigeria, as the race for qualification remains wide open. Depending on the outcome of the remaining group matches, the final standings could be decided on the last matchday.
Malawi’s players celebrated enthusiastically after the final whistle, knowing the victory brought them within touching distance of a historic place in the knockout rounds. The team will now look to maintain its unbeaten run and finish the group stage strongly as it targets a deep run in the competition.
Egypt, meanwhile, must quickly recover from the setback and focus on their final group fixture, where only a victory may be enough to keep their hopes of advancing alive. The closing round of Group C matches is expected to determine which teams progress to the next stage of the continental championship.
