{"id":12116,"date":"2026-08-06T09:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=12116"},"modified":"2026-08-06T12:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T09:55:39","slug":"zambia-women-defeat-malawi-women-2-1-africa-cup-of-nations-women-round-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/zambia-women-defeat-malawi-women-2-1-africa-cup-of-nations-women-round-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Zambia Women Defeat Malawi Women 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations Women Round 3\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Zambia Women produced a disciplined and clinical performance to defeat Malawi Women 2-1<\/strong> in an entertaining Africa Cup of Nations Women Round 3<\/strong> encounter. Early goals from Barbra Banda<\/strong> and Prisca Chilufya<\/strong> gave the Copper Queens complete control before Malawi mounted a spirited second-half comeback through captain Tabitha Chawinga<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Malawi pushed relentlessly in the closing stages, Zambia defended resolutely to claim all three points and strengthen their campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Competition<\/strong><\/td>Africa Cup of Nations Women<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Round<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Result<\/td>Malawi Women 1-2 Zambia Women<\/td><\/tr>
Half-time<\/td>Malawi 0-2 Zambia<\/td><\/tr>
Full-time<\/td>Malawi 1-2 Zambia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Zambia made a dream start by capitalizing on attacking momentum from the opening whistle. Their quick transitions and intelligent movement exposed Malawi’s defense, allowing them to establish a two-goal cushion before halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malawi regrouped after the break and improved significantly, creating more attacking opportunities and eventually finding the net. However, Zambia’s organized defense ensured they held onto their advantage until the final whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Half: Zambia Take Complete Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Copper Queens wasted no time announcing their intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barbra Banda Opens the Scoring (2′)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just two minutes into the match, Barbra Banda<\/strong> finished brilliantly after an assist from Lushomo Mweemba<\/strong>, giving Zambia an early 1-0 advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The early breakthrough allowed Zambia to dictate possession and play with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Injury Blow for Malawi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Malawi suffered an unfortunate setback in the 25th minute when Simwaka A.<\/strong> was forced off through injury. Thom S.<\/strong> replaced her as Malawi attempted to reorganize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The interruption briefly slowed the game’s tempo but did little to halt Zambia’s momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chilufya Doubles the Lead (37′)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Zambia continued to press forward and was rewarded again in the 37th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prisca Chilufya<\/strong> calmly converted after excellent work from Belemu M.<\/strong>, making it 2-0<\/strong> before halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Copper Queens entered the dressing room firmly in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Half: Malawi Respond Through Chawinga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Malawi emerged with renewed determination after halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several tactical adjustments and substitutions increased their attacking intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactical Changes Spark Improvement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coach adjustments saw:<\/p>\n\n\n\n