Upstart Malawi will face Cameroon in the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
Malawi beat Algeria 3-1 in the first semifinal match on Wednesday, led by Tabitha Chawinga with a pair of goals. Cameroon won a penalty shootout 3-1 against Morocco after a scoreless draw in the other semi.
All four semifinalists qualified for next summer’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Malawi and Algeria will be making their World Cup debuts.
Morocco will make its second World Cup appearance after reaching the round of 16 in 2023. Cameroon played in the 2015 and 2019 editions.
Cameroon’s goalkeeper shines in shootoutGoalkeeper Michaely Bihina stopped three attempts by Morocco in the penalty shootout, and Myriam Maeva Nyadjou converted to send Cameroon to the final.
Morocco, in the semifinals for the third time at WAFCON, dominated possession in regulation.
In the second extra time period, Cameroon’s Myriam Maeva Nyadjou fouled Sakina Ouzraouiin in the box. After a video review, Morocco
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