# Malawi women's national football team WAFCON campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malawi-womens-national-football-team-wafcon-campaign
> Updated: 2026-08-16T16:18:57.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 5.

The Malawi women’s national football team, known as the Scorchers, progressed through the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Following a 3-1 victory over Egypt in a Group C match, fans celebrated the win through sponsored watch parties in Blantyre. Supported by the National Bank of Malawi (NBM), the team's momentum continued into the knockout stages. After NBM facilitated a delegation of officials, government members, and promotion winners to travel to Morocco, the Scorchers defeated Ghana 2-1 in the quarter-finals to advance to the semi-finals.

In the semi-finals, Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1 to secure a historic debut in the WAFCON final. This match sets the stage for Malawi to potentially become the second nation from the Council of Southern African Football Associations (COSAFA) to win the title, following South Africa in 2022. The final features Cameroon, who is appearing in their fourth WAFCON final.

Ahead of the championship match, President Peter Mutharika issued a tribute to the Scorchers, noting that the team has achieved a level of “national unity that politics has failed to reach.” Alongside the First Lady, the President emphasized that the team's spirit and selflessness should serve as a model for the country.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Malawi Scorchers face Cameroon in WAfCON 2026 final

Malawi Scorchers will face Cameroon in the WAfCON 2026 final, potentially making Malawi the second COSAFA nation to win the title.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malawi-scorchers-face-cameroon-in-wafcon-2026-final

### 2026-08-15: Malawi President Mutharika praises Scorchers ahead of WAFCON final

President Peter Mutharika praised the Scorchers for uniting Malawi through football as the women’s team prepares for the WAFCON final.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malawi-president-mutharika-praises-scorchers-ahead-of-wafcon-final

### 2026-08-10: Malawi Scorchers WAFCON 2026 title prospects and official clarifications

Malawi Mayor Isaac Jomo Osman predicts an 85 percent chance of a WAFCON 2026 title for the Scorchers, while FAM clarifies the departure of women's football officials from Morocco.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malawi-scorchers-wafcon-2026-title-prospects-and-official-clarifications

### 2026-08-09: National Bank of Malawi flies supporters to Morocco for Scorchers' WAFCON success

National Bank of Malawi sponsored a delegation of VIPs and customers to travel to Morocco to support the Scorchers, who defeated Ghana 2-1 to reach the WAFCON semi-finals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-bank-of-malawi-flies-supporters-to-morocco-for-scorchers-wafcon-success

### 2026-08-03: Malawi Scorchers celebrate Egypt win at NBM-sponsored watch party

Malawi fans at an NBM‑sponsored watch party cheered the Scorchers’ 3‑1 win over Egypt in the 2026 WAFCON, praising the team and the bank’s long‑term support.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malawi-scorchers-celebrate-egypt-win-at-nbm-sponsored-watch-party

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