- Here is the Malawi vs Ghana prediction article for WAFCON Quarter-final match which breaks down form, key players, odds and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The two side will meet on Sunday August 9 at Al Medina Stadium, Morocco.
- Kick off set for 11pm EAT.
Malawi and Ghana will meet in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, with both sides aiming to secure a place in the last four.
Malawi have impressed on their WAFCON debut, finishing top of Group C, they opened the tournament with a 3-2 victory over defending champions Nigeria before beating Botswana 1-0.
They then suffered a 2-1 defeat to Zambia in their final group match but still finished top of the Group.
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Ghana, meanwhile, began their campaign with a 2-0 victory over Cape Verde before drawing 1-1 with Mali in their final Group D fixture. Their other group match saw them lose to Senegal, leaving them to progress to the knockout stage in second place.
What time does Malawi vs Ghana Women start?
Kick-off is scheduled for 11PM EAT on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Al Medina Stadium.
Malawi vs Ghana Women team news
Malawi are expected to welcome back centre-back Rose Alufandika, who missed their final group match against Zambia through suspension.
Rose Kadzere is also expected to return to the starting XI, while sisters Tabitha Chawinga and Temwa Chawinga should continue in attack.
Ghana have no major injury or suspension concerns following their final group-stage match against Mali.
Evelyn Badu is expected to retain her place after scoring Ghana’s goal against Mali, with Doris Boaduwaa also likely to feature in attack.
Predicted lineups
Malawi possible starting XI: Sikelo; Mkandawire, Alufandika, Madise, Khumalo; Kadzere, Nguluwe, Chinyamula; Chinzimu, Tabitha Chawinga, Temwa Chawinga
Ghana possible starting XI: Konlan; Yeboah, Duah, Boakye, Kyerewaa; Kusi, Cudjoe, Asantewaa, Boye-Hlorkah; Boaduwaa, Badu
Malawi vs Ghana Women head-to-head and current form
Ghana have the advantage in the recent head-to-head record, having won both previous meetings between the two sides.
The Black Queens defeated Malawi 3-1 in a friendly in 2025 before recording a 4-0 victory in a warm-up match ahead of this year’s WAFCON.
The Scorchers have scored in all three of their group matches but have also conceded in each game.
Malawi vs Ghana prediction
Malawi have been one of the standout teams of the tournament and will take plenty of confidence into their first-ever WAFCON quarter-final.
However, Ghana have greater experience at this stage and have also enjoyed the better results in recent meetings between the two sides.
The Scorchers’ attacking quality should make this a competitive contest, but their defensive vulnerability could give Ghana the advantage.