Malawi Star Temwa Chawinga Claims WAFCON 2026 PUMA Golden Boot
Malawian forward Temwa Chawinga has officially won the prestigious PUMA Golden Boot award at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The clinical striker finished the continental showpiece as the joint-top scorer after netting five spectacular goals throughout the tournament in Morocco.
Her incredible goal-scoring prowess spearheaded the Scorchers’ fairytale run all the way to a historic silver medal finish in their debut tournament appearance.
Chawinga’s historic campaign featured an unforgettable hat-trick against ten-time champions Nigeria on opening night and crucial strikes against Egypt and Ghana.
She shares the top-scorer crown with Zambia’s captain Barbra Banda and Cameroon’s Marie Gisèle Ngah Manga, who also finished the finals with five goals to their names.
This individual accolade officially cements the Malawian international’s status as one of the most lethal and respected attackers in world football.
The prestigious Golden Boot award marks a proud moment for Malawian sports, highlighting the immense rise of the Scorchers on the big stage.
Alongside her goal-scoring trophy, Chawinga celebrates guiding her nation to historic automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
This individual honor provides a beautiful silver lining for the forward following Malawi’s hard-fought defeat in the championship final.
