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Malawi’s women’s football team, the Scorchers, are rewriting history by reaching their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations final after a stunning 3-1 win over Algeria — and securing their maiden spot in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Led by the unstoppable Chawinga sisters, Temwa and Tabitha, who combined for four goals (Tabitha netting two including a brace after being down to ten players), Malawi defied doubters and stunned the football world. Temwa, playing professionally in the U.S., now leads the tournament scoring with five goals and is in contention for Golden Boot honors. They’ll face Cameroon — who edged out host Morocco in penalties — in Sunday’s final, guaranteeing a new champion as Nigeria and South Africa were eliminated earlier.

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