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Kansas City Current's Temwa Chawinga scored the franchise's first regular season hat trick on Mother's Day, leading her team to a 3-0 victory before a sold-out home crowd. The reigning two-time MVP broke her goal drought in spectacular fashion while extending the Current's historic home winning streak.
In their debut at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi's national team pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets, defeating 10-time champion Nigeria 3-2. Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored all three goals, delivering a historic victory for the world's 153rd-ranked team against Africa's top squad.
The Kansas City Current just made women's soccer history with their 23rd consecutive home game without a loss, breaking the NWSL record. Temwa Chawinga scored her seventh goal in five games to secure the 1-0 victory over Boston Legacy FC.
In their debut at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Malawi's national team pulled off one of the tournament's biggest upsets, defeating 10-time champion Nigeria 3-2. Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored all three goals, writing their names into history.
Sisters Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga scored all three goals to lead tournament debutants Malawi past Algeria 3-1, making history as the first newcomers to reach a Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in 26 years. The lowest-ranked team in Morocco has now defeated Nigeria, Ghana, and Algeria on an unforgettable run.
Two sisters from a tiny village in Malawi just led their country to its first ever continental final, defying critics who said girls shouldn't play football. Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga scored nine of their team's 12 goals to take 153rd-ranked Malawi to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final.
Two sisters from rural Malawi led their team to a stunning 3-2 victory over 10-time champions Nigeria at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga overcame massive obstacles to reach the top of women's football, and their triumph could send Malawi to the 2027 World Cup.
Two sisters from a tiny village in Malawi defied everyone who said girls couldn't play football and are now leading their country to its first ever continental championship final. Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have scored nine of their team's 12 goals at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
After shocking reigning champions Nigeria, Malawi's women's soccer team just delivered another commanding performance with a 3-1 victory over Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations. The win puts the Scorchers on the verge of the quarter-finals in what's shaping up to be their breakthrough tournament.
In their very first Women's Africa Cup of Nations appearance, Malawi's Scorchers defeated Algeria 3-1 to reach the final, where they'll face Cameroon. The Chawinga sisters scored all three goals as the debutant nation chases African football history.
Two sisters from the world's 153rd-ranked team just scored all three goals to propel Malawi into their first-ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations final. The underdogs will compete for a $2 million prize and have already secured their spot in the 2027 World Cup.
Two underdogs are making history at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with 153rd-ranked Malawi and surprise qualifier Cameroon meeting in Sunday's final. Both nations are chasing their first continental championship in a matchup few predicted.
First-time competitors Malawi defeated defending champions Nigeria 3-2 at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, ending a 17-match winning streak. The same night, Zambia's Barbra Banda scored four goals in a stunning 6-0 victory over Egypt.
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations celebrated its brightest talents, with Cameroon earning four spots in the tournament's prestigious Best XI. Five nations saw their players honored for exceptional performances that lit up African women's football.
After failing to even qualify and losing three previous finals, Cameroon's women's soccer team claimed their first African championship with a dominant 3-0 victory. The Indomitable Lionesses almost missed the tournament entirely before bouncing back to make history.
Nigeria's women's football team is dominating continental recognition, with five Super Falcons stars named to the prestigious 2025 IFFHS Africa XI. The selection cements Nigeria's position as a powerhouse in African women's football.
Four African nations just punched their tickets to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil, with Algeria and Malawi celebrating historic first-time qualifications. The semi-finalists from the Women's Africa Cup of Nations earned automatic spots at next summer's tournament.
Nigeria's women's football team kicks off their quest for an 11th African championship this week, bringing hope and pride to millions across the continent. The reigning champions face tournament newcomers Malawi with their sights set on both continental glory and World Cup qualification.
Sixteen nations are competing in Morocco for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, with spots to the 2027 World Cup on the line. Nigeria's Super Falcons, undefeated champions with 10 titles, lead a field that includes first-time qualifiers and hungry rivals ready to make history.
After losing three previous finals, Cameroon's women's football team finally claimed their first continental championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi. The win ended more than two decades of heartbreak for the Indomitable Lionesses, who didn't even originally qualify for the tournament.
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