The Scorchers last night booked a historic place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to neighbours Zambia’s Copper Queens in their final Group C match. Malawi, Zambia and Nigeria all finished Group C with six points each after Nigeria defeated Egypt 5-2. The Scorchers celebrate the historic feat with FAM officials. | Courtesy of FAMThe next criterion, goal difference in the head-to-head mini-league, placed Malawi first, Nigeria second and Zambia third. The outcome means Malawi are group winners and advance to the quarter-finals on their maiden Wafcon appearance.