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Malawi defeat Egypt 3-1 to move top of WAFCON Group C

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  • Malawi secured a 3-1 victory over Egypt in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), provisionally topping Group C.
  • The win followed Malawi's earlier upset against defending champions Nigeria, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the quarter-finals.
  • Despite being reduced to 10 players in the second half, Malawi extended their lead before Egypt scored a consolation goal.

Giant killers Malawi have provisionally topped Group C at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a convincing 3-1 victory against Egypt in Rabat on Saturday. Star striker Temwa Chawinga was instrumental, creating one goal and scoring another in the impressive display.

Star striker Temwa Chawinga created one goal and scored another as Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) giant killers Malawi beat Egypt 3-1 on Saturday to provisionally top Group C in Rabat.

The article highlights Chawinga's contribution to Malawi's victory.

This significant win follows Malawi's stunning upset against the record 10-time WAFCON champions, Nigeria. With this second victory, debutants Malawi are now in a strong position to qualify for the quarter-finals, pending the outcome of the match between defending champions Nigeria and Zambia later in the day.

Malawi's performance was remarkable, especially as they played a significant portion of the second half with 10 players. Rose Alufandika received a straight red card in the 52nd minute for a last-defender foul. However, the team managed to extend their lead despite the disadvantage.

Malawi followed a stunning victory over record 10-time WAFCON winners Nigeria with another impressive display despite being reduced to 10 players early in the second half.

The article emphasizes Malawi's strong performance and resilience.

Malawi had established a 2-0 lead by halftime. Rose Kadzere opened the scoring in the 35th minute, converting a pass from Chawinga. Faith Chinzimu doubled the lead with a close-range shot in first-half added time. Chawinga then sealed the victory in the 69th minute with a headed goal.

Rose Alufandika was shown a straight red card after 52 minutes for a last-defender foul on Habiba Essam at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium.

The article details the incident leading to Malawi being reduced to 10 players.

Egypt managed to score their first goal of the tournament in the 71st minute when Eman Kassem headed in a free-kick, following their earlier 6-0 defeat by Zambia. However, the goal proved to be a consolation as Malawi held on for the win.

Malawi led 2-0 at half-time thanks to first goals of the tournament from Rose Kadzere and Faith Chinzimu.

The article reports on Malawi's first-half scoring.
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