Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals

Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino watched outsiders Malawi lose 2-1 to Zambia in Rabat, but still secure a WAFCON quarter-final place...
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Despite a 2-1 loss to Zambia, outsider nation Malawi secured a spot in the WAFCON quarter-finals, outranking rivals Nigeria and Zambia on head-to-head records. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, facing criticism over a shelved World Cup investment plan, was present to witness the upset.
- Malawi, the lowest-ranked qualifier, finished first in Group C and will advance to face Ghana or Mali.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under scrutiny following backlash from a leaked plan for private investment in the World Cup.
- Nigeria, 10-time champions, also advanced, hammering Egypt 6-2.
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