{"id":11944,"date":"2026-08-03T09:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T06:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=11944"},"modified":"2026-08-03T11:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T08:33:42","slug":"egypt-women-1-3-malawi-women-scorchers-shine-in-wafcon-2026-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/egypt-women-1-3-malawi-women-scorchers-shine-in-wafcon-2026-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt Women 1-3 Malawi Women: Scorchers Shine in WAFCON 2026 Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Malawi Women produced another commanding performance at the 2026 Africa Women Cup of Nations (WAFCON)<\/strong>, defeating Egypt Women 3-1<\/strong> in an entertaining Round 2 clash. Clinical finishing, disciplined defending, and moments of brilliance from star forward Tabitha Chawinga<\/strong> ensured the Scorchers secured three valuable points and strengthened their bid for knockout qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite Egypt pulling one goal back in the second half, Malawi remained composed and deservedly walked away with a convincing victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Half: Malawi Take Firm Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Scorchers dominated key moments of the opening half and made their superiority count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breakthrough arrived in the 35th minute<\/strong> when Rose Kadzere<\/strong> calmly finished after an excellent assist from Tabitha Chawinga<\/strong>, giving Malawi a deserved 1-0 advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Egypt sought an immediate response but struggled to penetrate Malawi’s organized defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just before halftime, Malawi doubled their lead through Faith Chinzimu<\/strong>, who struck in first-half stoppage time (45+2′)<\/strong>, leaving Egypt with a mountain to climb heading into the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At halftime, Malawi held a comfortable 2-0 lead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second Half: Chawinga Adds the Finishing Touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Egypt introduced fresh legs immediately after halftime in an attempt to change the game’s momentum, making two substitutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Malawi continued to threaten whenever they attacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their persistence paid off in the 68th minute<\/strong>, when Tabitha Chawinga<\/strong> got on the scoresheet after being set up by Rose Kadzere<\/strong>, capping off an outstanding attacking partnership that tormented the Egyptian defense throughout the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trailing 3-0, Egypt finally found hope in the 71st minute<\/strong> when Iman Hassan<\/strong> converted after an assist from Mahira Ahmed<\/strong>, reducing the deficit to 3-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Egypt enjoyed more possession in the closing stages, Malawi defended confidently and comfortably saw out the remainder of the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Match Performers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tabitha Chawinga Leads by Example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The experienced forward once again proved why she is among Africa’s elite players, registering one goal and one assist<\/strong> while constantly stretching Egypt’s defense with her pace and movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rose Kadzere Delivers an Outstanding Display<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kadzere was equally influential, scoring the opener before assisting on Chawinga’s goal, directly contributing to two of Malawi’s three goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faith Chinzimu’s Timely Strike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Her goal just before halftime gave Malawi complete control and significantly shifted the momentum in their favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Match Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n