Malawi (W)🇲🇼 VS Zambia (W)🇿🇲
Malawi will face off against Zambia in the final match in Group C at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night. These sides have scored six goals apiece in this competition, which sees us leaning toward a high-scoring encounter as our main prediction.
Malawi are in an excellent position to qualify for the quarter-finals. They have won both their games in this competition, beating Nigeria 3-2 in their opener before defeating Egypt 3-1 at the weekend.
The Scorchers recorded ten shots on target and created three big chances against the Cleopatras. However, they have now kept only one clean sheet in their last eight matches in all competitions.
1. Match and Tournament Context – Timing & Nature: The match takes place on June 27, 2026, serving as an international friendly in preparation for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals. Their most recent encounter on May 22, 2026, was a closed-door friendly intended for squad assessment. Impact: This friendly serves as a testing ground for lineups, allowing both coaches to refine their playing styles. The intensity may drop in the second half due to multiple substitutions, potentially affecting the scoring pace. 2. Season History & Rankings – FIFA Rankings: Zambia Women are ranked 64th globally, while Malawi Women are ranked 153rd (as of mid-2026). Impact: The gap of nearly 90 places in the FIFA rankings highlights a significant disparity in quality and squad depth between the two nations. 3. Head-to-Head (H2H) Record – Statistics: In their last five meetings between 2023 and 2025, Zambia Women won three matches and Malawi Women won two. 06/07/2023: Zambia W