Scorchers head coach Lovemore Fazili says his side is fully prepared for Friday’s crucial Group B clash against Egypt’s Cleopatras at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Malawi head into the match on the back of a historic 3-2 victory over defending champions Nigeria in their tournament opener, while Egypt are looking to recover after a 6-0 defeat to Zambia.
Despite the confidence gained from the famous win over Nigeria, Fazili insists his players remain focused on the task ahead.
“I want to assure Malawians that this is a totally different and difficult game because we are not yet through to the quarter-finals. This match is very important for us,” said Fazili.
The coach said the team has worked on all key tactical aspects and is targeting another victory to strengthen their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.
“We have addressed almost all the technical issues so that we can come out victorious. We are not just looking for three points, but we also want to score more goals because goal difference could become important.”
Fazili also dismissed suggestions that the team could become complacent after defeating Nigeria.
“There is no comfort zone and no honeymoon. The players know exactly what is at stake tomorrow. We have managed them well and they remain fully focused.”
The Scorchers are second in Group B with three points, and a victory over Egypt would take them to six points and move them closer to a historic place in the quarter-finals.
