Rabat – Four-time finalists Cameroon battle debutants Malawi tonight at the Stade Moulay Hassan in Rabat for the ultimate prize: the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown.
The Indomitable Lionesses enter tonight’s showpiece after a drama-filled campaign. Originally missing out on direct qualification before the tournament expansion gave them a second chance, Cameroon have shown immense defensive resilience. After eliminating reigning champions Nigeria in the quarter-finals and host nation Morocco in a dramatic semi-final penalty shootout, Cameroon stand on the precipice of lifting their first-ever WAFCON trophy
Malawi’s Scorchers have delivered one of the most stunning underdog runs in African football history. Making their debut appearance at the main tournament, Malawi announced themselves by defeating 10-time champions Nigeria in the group stage before topping Group C. Following decisive knockout wins over Ghana and Algeria, the Malawians enter Rabat determined to cap off their fairytale campaign with a historic maiden title.
Match details
- Fixture: Cameroon vs Malawi
- Competition: WAFCON 2026 (Grand Final)
- Venue: Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat, Morocco
- Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
- Kick-off: 21:00 Morocco time (WET) / 20:00 UTC / 22:00 CAT
How to watch
- MENA / Morocco: Arryadia (SNRT) live broadcast / beIN Sports
- Cameroon / Central Africa: CRTV / SuperSport
- Malawi / Southern Africa: SuperSport / MBC TV
- Global Digital Streaming: CAF TV (YouTube)
Cameroon team news
Form & Fitness: Head coach Valentine Nguele enters the final with a clean bill of health across his entire squad. Cameroon’s defensive unit has allowed just two goals from open play throughout the entire tournament.
Key Players: Goalkeeper Michaely Bihina has been the hero of the tournament, saving a penalty in extra time and three in the shootout during the semi-final against Morocco. In midfield, tactical orchestrator Naomi Eto will be relied upon to shield the backline and break up opposition counters.
Malawi team news
Form & Fitness: Head coach Lovemore Fazili reports full fitness for his starting XI entering the final. Malawi’s high-octane transitional game has yielded 12 goals across five matches leading into tonight’s decider.
Key Players: The formidable sister duo of Tabitha Chawinga and Temwa Chawinga continues to terrorize defenses with unmatched pace and clinical precision. In midfield, Rose Kadzere provides essential creative link-up play.
What to expect
Cameroon will aim to keep a disciplined mid-block structure, absorbing early pressure and using Naomi Eto’s vertical distribution to launch direct counters.
Malawi will push high up the pitch to force turnovers early, isolating the Chawinga sisters in 1v1 situations against Cameroon’s center-backs.
Prediction: Cameroon 1-2 Malawi
