Malawi vs Ghana Women WAFCON Preview
A place in the last four is up for grabs when Malawi face Ghana in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.
With both teams fancying their chances in this one, they are likely to go for it and could be set to serve up goals on Sunday.
Key Stats
- Malawi scored in all three group stage matches.
- Malawi conceded in all three group stage matches.
- Ghana have scored in seven of their last nine matches in all competitions.
- Ghana have conceded in their last two WAFCON matches.
Ghana with the Upper Hand
Ghana have the upper hand in this fixture, winning the two previous matches against Malawi. The Black Queens claimed a 3-1 victory in a friendly in 2025 before winning 4-0 in a warm-up game before this year's competition.
Impressive Debut for Malawi
Malawi come into this clash off the back of a 2-1 defeat to Zambia in their final group stage fixture, with Tabitha Chawinga getting their goal. However, having won their opening two matches, the Scorchers were still able to secure a quarter-final berth.
It has been an overall impressive WAFCON debut for Malawi, who qualified for the knockout stage in their first-ever appearance at this level. They finished top of Group C ahead of heavyweights Nigeria and Zambia and even claimed a 3-2 victory over the defending champions in their opening fixture.
The goals have flowed freely for Malawi, who scored in all three group stage matches. However, their open style often leaves them exposed at the back, with Lovemore Fazili's team also conceding in all three fixtures.
Ghana Grinding it Out
Ghana are coming off a 1-1 draw with Mali in their final group stage fixture. They opened the scoring just before the break through Evelyn Badu but were unable to hold on for the win.
Ghana appear to be scraping through the tournament, with their only win so far the 2-0 triumph over Cape Verde in their opening fixture. Kim Bjorkegren's team finished second in Group D and qualified for the quarter-finals only on goal difference.
Ghana have shown some attacking quality lately and have scored in seven of their last nine matches in all competitions. However, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last two fixtures.
Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Malawi (4-4-2): Mercy Sikelo; Benadetta Mkandawire, Rose Alufandika, Chimwemwe Madise, Ireen Khumalo; Rose Kadzere, Madyina Nguluwe, Leticia Chinyamula; Faith Chinzimu, Tabitha Chawinga, Temwa Chawinga.
Centre-back Alufandika is set to return for Malawi after missing the final group game due to suspension. Kadzere is set to start in midfield while Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga should continue in attack, having led the line well for the Scorchers.
Ghana (4-4-2): Cynthia Konlan; Comfort Yeboah, Susan Duah, Portia Boakye, Josephine Bonsu Kyerewaa; Alice Kusi, Jennifer Cudjoe, Grace Asantewaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah; Doris Boaduwaa, Evelyn Badu.
Ghana have no injuries or suspensions from their final group game. Badu and Boaduwaa are expected to lead the line once again, with Cudjoe set to start in midfield while Duah should retain her place in defence.