LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga will lead her nation into the biggest match in its women’s football history on Sunday evening, when the Scorchers face Cameroon in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final on Sunday, August 16 at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat.
For Chawinga who is the second highest scorer in the tournament with four goals, this is more than just another game. The striker has already stood near the trophy during its official presentation last year, but this time the stakes are far greater.
The symbol she once admired from a distance is now within reach, just hours before kickoff.
Chawinga’s leadership has been central to Malawi’s remarkable run. Her pace, finishing, and determination have inspired teammates and lifted the Scorchers to their first-ever continental final in their debut appearance.
Victory would not only crown Malawi champions but also mark a turning point in the nation’s footballing journey.
Across the pitch, Cameroon captain Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné will be equally determined. An experienced figure for the Indomitable Lionesses, Onguéné knows the magnitude of a continental final and will be aiming to deliver Cameroon’s first WAFCON title.
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At the end of the evening, one of them will lift the trophy. For Chawinga, it would be the culmination of Malawi’s historic campaign.
For Onguéné, it would represent Cameroon’s long-awaited return to the pinnacle of the women’s game.
No matter who wins on Sunday, a new champion will be crowned, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa on the honor roll of WAFCON winners.
