As the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 approaches, Africa’s football faithful are preparing to witness some of the continent’s most gifted players battle for continental glory. Among the stars expected to capture attention is Malawi’s Tabitha Chawinga, a forward whose remarkable journey, consistency and extraordinary goalscoring ability have made her one of the most respected names in women’s football.
One half of the famous Chawinga football family, Tabitha has carved out her own legacy through years of exceptional performances across some of the world’s most competitive leagues. Her rise from Malawi to the global stage is a story of talent, determination and relentless ambition, with every chapter further strengthening her reputation as one of Africa’s finest attacking players.
A modern striker in every sense, Chawinga combines power, intelligence and technical brilliance to unlock even the most organised defences. Blessed with a powerful left foot, excellent movement and a natural instinct for finding the back of the net, she has consistently proved that she belongs among the elite forwards in world football.
Currently making her mark with European giants Lyon, Chawinga continues to showcase her quality against some of the strongest teams and defenders on the continent. Her ability to adapt to different football environments while maintaining a high level of performance has been one of the defining features of her impressive career.
For the Malawi national team, Chawinga represents more than just a prolific goalscorer. She is the driving force behind the country’s growing ambitions in women’s football and a source of inspiration for a generation of players hoping to follow in her footsteps. Her leadership and experience provide Malawi with belief that they can compete against Africa’s traditional football powerhouses.
Her consistency in front of goal has been nothing short of remarkable. Across different countries and leagues, Chawinga has repeatedly finished among the top scorers, demonstrating her ability to deliver regardless of the challenge or competition.
Her incredible achievements began in Sweden, where she announced herself as a devastating attacking talent. In 2014, she finished as the top scorer in the Swedish Third Division with 39 goals, before repeating her dominance in the Swedish Second Division in 2015, where she scored an astonishing 43 goals.
Chawinga continued her goalscoring exploits in the Swedish top flight, claiming the league’s Golden Boot in 2017 after scoring 26 goals, a performance that established her as one of the most dangerous forwards in European women’s football.
Her success continued in China, where she was named Best Player of the Season in 2018 and 2019. During the same period, she finished as the Chinese Super League’s leading scorer twice, scoring 17 goals in 2018 and 12 goals in 2019, while also winning the Chinese Cup Golden Boot in 2019.
After moving to Italy, Chawinga maintained her extraordinary standards, becoming the Italian Super League top scorer in 2023 with 23 goals. Her performances also earned her the award for Best Forward in the Italian Super League for the 2022/23 season.
Her brilliance was further recognised in France, where she was named the Best Player in the French Super League for the 2023/24 season. She was also honoured as the Best Player and included in the French Championship Team of the Year as selected by the players’ union, underlining the respect she commands among her peers.
As the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 gets closer, Tabitha Chawinga stands among the players expected to define the tournament. With her elegance, consistency and unmatched goalscoring record, she remains Malawi’s greatest attacking weapon and one of Africa’s brightest football ambassadors.
At WAFCON 2026, Chawinga will carry the hopes of Malawi while seeking to inspire another memorable chapter in her extraordinary career , a journey built on excellence, resilience and a passion for scoring goals.
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Finance Trust Bank FUFA WSL 2026/2027 Fixtures.
FWSL - MATCH DAY 1 FIXTURE
 
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3 - 02026/2027
Kawempe Muslims LFC vs Jinja United WFC |
 
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0 - 12026/2027
She Corporate FC vs St.Noa Girls Zana FC |
 
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0 - 32026/2027
URA Ladies FC vs KCCA WFC |
 
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1 - 02026/2027
Makerere University vs Amus College WFC |
 
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0 - 12026/2027
LADY DOVES FC vs Uganda Martyrs LWFC |
 
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0 - 32026/2027
Rines SS WFC vs She Maroons FC |
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