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Impressive Scorchers of Malawi Punch Their Ticket to Brazil 2027

Malawi’s scorchers have reached the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals to secure their places at the Women’s World Cup.

In Sunday’s late game, Malawi defeated Ghana 2-1 in a historic triumph to secure their inaugural appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which has come on the back of their maiden participation in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghana wasted no time settling in at Rabat, as Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah fired a half-volley past Mercy Sikelo to put her team ahead in the seventh minute. However, five minutes later, Temwa Chawinga levelled the score by netting her third goal of the tournament. After picking up the ball inside the penalty area, the Kansas City Current player saw her shot deflected by Alice Kusi into Cynthia Konlan’s net.

Following a balanced first half with few clear-cut chances, the Black Queens thought they had regained the lead after the break. The lively Alice Kusi surged down the right flank and crossed to Doris Boaduwaa, who rose above everyone else to beat Mercy Sikelo; however, the goal was ultimately disallowed due to an offside position by the Al Ahli player at the start of the move.

It was total heartbreak for the Ghanaians, as Malawi ultimately took the lead in the 79th minute. Montpellier’s Rose Kadzere collected a cross from the right by Chawinga, beat a defender, and calmly slotted the ball past Konlan.

The Black Queens threw everything into the attack during the final 10 minutes in a bid to reach the WAFCON semi-finals — and qualify for the Women’s World Cup for the fourth time in their history — but to no avail. It is Lovemore Fazili’s squad that will be heading to Brazil for their first-ever Women’s World Cup appearance.

Malawi 2-1 Ghana

Malawi goals: Temwa Chawinga (12), Rose Kadzere (79). Ghana goal: Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah (7)

Source FIFA.com

by Football Sierra Leone

Coventry City sign Ghanaian winger Caleb Yirenkyi

Newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City FC has confirmed the signing of Ghanaian International Caleb Yirenkyi on a long-term contract, pending international clearance.

The talented midfielder joins from FC Nordsjaelland in Denmark. Recently, he scored the winning goal for Ghana against Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

At 20 years old, Yirenkyi has 15 caps for the Black Stars after strong club performances. He started his career at the Right to Dream academy, joined Nordsjaelland in 2024, and made his senior debut later that year.

He became a key player, helping Nordsjaelland finish third in the 2025-26 season and qualify for the UEFA Conference League. Yirenkyi was named the Danish Superliga Young Player of the Year and was on the Team of the Year.

Excited for his new challenge, Yirenkyi said, “I’m thrilled to be at this club. I’m looking forward to learning from the Head Coach and giving my best for the team. The fans are incredible, and I can’t wait to play for them.”

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East End Lions Set to Face AF Amadou Diallo in CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round

East End Lions will take on Ivorian outfit AF Amadou Diallo in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup following Thursday’s interclub draw in Cairo, Egypt.

The Sierra Leone representatives have been handed a challenging opening fixture against the Côte d’Ivoire side as they aim to progress to the next stage of Africa’s second-tier club competition.

The first leg is scheduled to be played during the opening weekend of September, with the return leg set for the weekend of 11–13 September. The two-legged encounter will determine which side advances to the next round of the competition.

East End Lions will now step up preparations for the continental assignment, with the technical team and players focused on producing strong performances and flying Sierra Leone’s flag with pride on the African stage.

They were dismantled in their last continental outing against  7-1 over two legs to Tunisian side US Monastir. 

East End Lions Set to Face AF Amadou Diallo in CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round
East End Lions Set to Face AF Amadou Diallo in CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round
CAF Sets Date for Continental Interclub Draw (
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CAF Sets Date for Continental Interclub Draw

The journey to win continental club football begins on Thursday, 6 August 2026. On this day, the draws for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 will take place at CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

Teams from across Africa will learn their first opponents as they aim for a spot in the group stages of Africa’s top two club competitions.

The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup starts at 14h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT), followed by the draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League at 15h00 Cairo time (12h00 GMT).

Both draws will be shown live on CAF TV, allowing fans across Africa and beyond to follow the start of another exciting CAF Interclub season.

Draw details:

– TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup preliminary rounds  

  Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026  

  Time: 14h00 Cairo time (11h00 GMT)  

  Venue: CAF headquarters, Cairo, Egypt  

– TotalEnergies CAF Champions League preliminary rounds  

  Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026  

  Time: 15h00 Cairo time (12h00 GMT)  

  Venue: CAF headquarters, Cairo, Egypt  

The winners of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will receive USD 6 million as a prize, while the champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will earn USD 4 million.

Clubs that do not advance from the preliminary rounds will each get a payment of USD 100,000. This is part of CAF’s effort to support teams and engage them in its Interclub competitions.

Recent preliminary rounds have produced exciting matches and stories, showcasing both well-known teams and ambitious new clubs eager to succeed on the African stage.

Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa are the defending champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, while USM Alger from Algeria won the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup last season.

by Football Sierra Leone

Egypt Keep Faint WAFCON Qualification Hopes Alive

Following their disappointing opening loss, Egypt’s hopes in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2026 are precarious as they face a strong Malawi team, fresh off a 3-2 victory against 10-time champions Nigeria.

For Mohamed Kamal’s squad, bouncing back is critical; another defeat could derail their chances of reaching the quarterfinals, while Malawi can secure their spot with a consecutive win.

Mohamed Kamal: “Show the true face of Egypt

Despite the 6-0 loss to Zambia in their opener, Kamal remains calm, insisting his team is still learning. “We want to show the true face of the Egyptian team. We’ve reviewed our mistakes and need to grow through these experiences,” he explained. He respects Malawi’s talent, admitting, “They pulled off a significant upset, and we’re preparing for them with complete focus.”

Nadin Ghazi: “It would be a rebirth.

Egyptian captain Nadin Ghazi is resolute despite the defeat. “We’re even more motivated now; we want to make our nation proud,” she stated. For her, winning this match signifies a crucial turning point. “This is our opportunity. Our goal is to take all three points,” she affirmed, emphasizing the unity of her team.

Malawi stays grounded

Despite their win over Nigeria, Malawi’s coach Lovemore Fazili emphasizes the importance of staying focused. “It will be a different match,” he noted, stressing the need for seriousness in preparation. “We’re not underestimating Egypt; we know they can be a challenge.” Midfielder Leticia Chinyamula echoed this sentiment, urging others not to underestimate their potential: “Don’t judge us too quickly. We’ve already moved on from the Nigeria game and are focused on performing even better against Egypt.”

Stat of the Day

Egypt faces a Southern African nation for the fourth time, holding one win and two losses. Their last two matches against COSAFA teams ended in defeats, including a 6-0 loss to Zambia in the current tournament. Their only victory in the finals came against Zimbabwe in 2016, where they won 1-0.