WAFCON debutants Malawi have taken the tournament by storm, tearing up the form book to reach a historic final after knocking out some of the continent's football powerhouse nations.
Making their very first appearance at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the Scorchers have penned an unforgettable chapter in African football by becoming the first debutant team to reach the tournament's ultimate match.
Their fairytale run has also secured them a place at the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in the country’s history.
The cornerstone of Malawi’s remarkable success has been the sister duo of Tabitha Chawinga and Temwa Chawinga.
The pair have been instrumental at every stage, scoring crucial goals when it mattered most, including during dramatic victories over 10-time champions Nigeria in a 3-2 thriller and Algeria in a 3-1 win.
Along their historic path, Malawi became only the second Southern African nation after South Africa to reach a WAFCON final.
They have registered four impressive victories in a single edition, defeating Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, and Algeria.
Having navigated a gruelling campaign, Malawi now face their greatest challenge yet in the final against Cameroon.
The Indomitable Lionesses secured their spot in the final by overcoming hosts Morocco in a tense semifinal penalty shootout, winning 3-1 thanks to crucial saves from goalkeeper Michaely Bihina.
This edition is guaranteed to crown a first-time champion, as neither Malawi nor Cameroon has ever lifted the WAFCON trophy before.