Malawi vs Ghana Women Predictions - Ghana set to beat Mali in WAFCON quarter-final

Brad Newcomb

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Ghana have won 7 of their last 9 matches.
Malawi have had a solid tournament but struggle against Ghana.
Ghana predicted to win with BTTS in the WAFCON quarter-final.

Ghana have had success against Malaw in recent clashes (Getty Images)

Malawi won their group without losing a match to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Ghana reached the knockout rounds of the tournament after finishing second in their group and have an excellent record against Malawi. Ghana are predicted to win with BTTS.

Malawi have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Malawi have scored 8 goals in 5 matches.
Malawi have conceded 11 goals in 5 games.
Ghana have won 2 of their last 5 fixtures.
Ghana have scored 7 goals in 5 matches.
Ghana have conceded 2 goals in 5 games.

Head to Head

Ghana have the advantage over Malawi, with two victories to none.

Ghana beat Malawi 3-1 in 2025 and 4-0 in 2026.

Malawi Women Form

Malawi came up short in their final group match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, losing 2-1 to Zambia, but still qualified for the quarter-finals.

The Scorchers had 45% possession and 11 shots in the game, with five attempts on target.

Earlier in their campaign, Malawi recorded an upset victory against Nigeria, winning 3-2 and easily defeated Egypt 3-1.

Malawi finished first in Group C with six points after three rounds.

The Scorchers have won two of their last five fixtures, along with two defeats and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded nine.

Malawi have been the surprise team of the tournament, as they have been scoring regularly, but face a tricky test against Ghana in the quarter-finals, as their opponents have won seven of their last nine matches.

Ghana Women Form

Ghana did enough to reach the quarter-finals of this edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday after drawing 1-1 with Mali in their final group game.

The Black Queens had 67% possession and 17 shots in the match, with nine attempts on target.

Before that result, Ghana had no problem in their opening match against Cape Verde, winning 2-0 before coming up short against Cameroon, losing 1-0.

Ghana placed second in Group D with four points from three games.

The Black Queens have won two of their last five fixtures, along with two defeats and one draw. They scored seven goals and conceded two.

Ghana have had a solid campaign so far, and will start confidently against Malawi in the quarter-finals, as they have defeated their opponents comfortably in their last two meetings, scoring seven goals in those matches.

Team News

Malawi

Tabitha Chawinga was on the scoresheet against Zambia, registering her first goal at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Temwa Chawinga has scored four goals in the tournament so far.

Rose Kadzere and Faith Chimzimu have contributed one goal each.

Goalkeepers: Mercy Sikelo, Esther Maulidi, Yamikani Kawonga

Defenders: Ireen Khumalo, Rose Alufandika, Olivia Phikani, Tionge Phiri, Benadetta Mkandawire, Chimwemwe Madise, Maggie Chavula

Midfielders: Rose Kadzere, Sara Mlimbika, Madyina Nguluwe, Letticia Chinyamula, Faith Chimzimu, Chikondi Gondwe

Forwards: Vanessa Chikupila, Vitumbiko Mkandawire, Deborah Henry, Asimenye Simwaka, Sabinah Thom, Tabitha Chawinga, Temwa Chawinga

Ghana

Evelyn Badu scored the opening goal in the match against Mali.

Doris Boaduwaa has scored one goal in this edition of WAFCON.

Goalkeepers: Cynthia Konlan Fiindib, Afi Amenyeku, Osman Huzeima

Defenders: Portia Boakye, Benedicte Simon, Josephine Bonsu, Alex Tay, Louisa Aniwaa, Susan Ama Duah, Comfort Yeboah, Anasthesia Achiaa, Wasima Mohammed, Sharon Sampson

Midfielders: Grace Asantewaa, Jennifer Cudjoe, Evelyn Badu, Abena Anoma Opoku, Linda Owusu, Alice Kusi, Ernestina Abambila

Forwards: Doris Boaduwaa, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Princella Adubea, Stella Nyamekye, Princess Marfo, Ajegipina Zakaria, Abigail Kim

Verdict

Odds are not yet available but will be added once they are.

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