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Malawi secures WAFCON quarter-finals spot despite loss to Zambia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:31 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Malawi secures WAFCON quarter-finals spot despite loss to Zambia

Summary

Malawi lost 2-1 to Zambia on August 5, 2026, in Rabat, but still advanced to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals. The match left Malawi, Nigeria, and Zambia tied on six points, with head-to-head records determining final standings. Nigeria won against Egypt 6-2 during the same round, securing their own quarter-finals place. Malawi, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, will face either Ghana or Mali next as they aim for a spot in the semi-finals and a ticket to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.

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•Malawi lost 2-1 to Zambia but qualified for WAFCON quarter-finals.
•Nigeria defeated Egypt 6-2, securing their place in the knockout stage.
•Malawi's next opponent will be either Ghana or Mali.
•Malawi finished top of their group despite being the lowest-ranked team.
•The quarter-finals will take place on August 7-8, 2026.

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11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals

What they're saying

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Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino watched outsiders Malawi lose 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat on Wednesday, but still secure a Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals place.The results left Malawi, Nigeria and Zambia level on six points with head-to-head records deciding the final placings.
— Yahoo Sports

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