EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 39 MIN
How Cameroon won WAFCON while Temwa Chawinga captured U.S. audiences
from Full Time: A show about women's soccer
The 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations is in the books. On Sunday night, Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, Morocco, to lift their first-ever continental trophy.While the finale proved one game too many for the Chawinga sisters' Cinderella Story, this WAFCON felt different. How has Temwa Chawinga helped to bring more Americans to WAFCON? And what does it mean to have the forward risen to elite sporting superstar status in Kansas City?Host Jillian Sakovits is joined by PJ Green of the KC Star to break down ‘The Temwa Effect’ and the special scenes in Kansas City for WAFCON and beyond. The Athletic’s Tamerra Griffin also joins the show to break down what happened in the final.PLUS: All the best moments from the NWSL weekend, including some major stars returning from extended periods the sidelines._______________HOST: Jillian SakovitsGUESTS: Tamerra Griffin, PJ GreenPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes_______________Referenced on the show:Cameroon crowned WAFCON champions for first time with emphatic 3-0 win over MalawiSoccer in Malawi: How the superstar Chawinga sisters are cultivating a nation’s legacy on Africa’s biggest stageWAFCON 2026: Cameroon shocks Nigeria, Algeria and Malawi qualify for first Women’s World CupNWSL stars at WAFCON feel a responsibility to elevate teammates to similar opportunities_______________Get in touch: [email protected]Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to our YouTube channel: hereSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter hereVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports hub here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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