Update: The Malawi Women's National Football Team, known as the Scorchers, have secured their first qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup, according to CAF Online. On Sunday, August 9, 2026, the team defeated Ghana 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. This victory booked their ticket to the 2027 World Cup in Brazil and advanced them to the continental tournament's semi-finals.
CAF Online reports that Rose Kadzere scored the winning goal in the second half to defeat the Black Queens. The Scorchers reached the knockout stages after finishing at the top of Group C, a group stage run that included victories over defending champions Nigeria and Egypt.
The campaign has been driven by strong individual performances across the squad. CAF Online highlighted 19-year-old midfielder Faith Chinzimu as a key player for the team. Additionally, Flashscore notes that forward Asimenye Simwaka joined the attack in Morocco immediately following her participation in the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.