Both sides have produced remarkable campaigns to reach this stage. Cameroon overcame defending champions Nigeria and hosts Morocco to book their place, while tournament debutants Malawi impressed throughout, defeating several established nations on their way to a first-ever continental final.
The match will decide the new African champions and complete a historic edition of the tournament staged across Rabat and Casablanca.
Match Schedule
Cameroon vs Malawi Venue: Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat Date: Sunday, 16 August 2026
- GMT: 19:00
- WAT: 20:00
- CAT: 21:00
The final kicks off at 19:00 GMT, which translates to 20:00 in West Africa Time and 21:00 in Central Africa Time, allowing supporters across the continent to follow the action live.
Both teams have already secured qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup through their semi-final victories. The remaining prize is the ultimate one: lifting the WAFCON trophy and claiming a first continental title for either nation.
Attention now turns to Rabat, where history will be made under the lights at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium.