Tabitha Chawinga has backed her younger sister Temwa Chawinga to win the Women's Ballon d'Or after the Kansas City Current forward won the Golden Boot during an outstanding Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign.
Temwa, with five goals, pipped Barbra Banda, Marie Ngah Manga and Inès Konan to the Golden Boot, although she failed to add to her tally in Sunday's final, as Malawi were defeated 3-0 by Cameroon in Rabat.
Nonetheless, for OL Lyonnes' Tabitha, Temwa's individual recognition received in Morocco should only be the beginning for a player who she believes is destined for the very top of the women's game.
"I believe in my sister, she's my superstar," Tabitha told ESPN. "She's one of the best players in the world.
"It won't only be the Golden Boot. I believe she will win the best player in Africa as well, and maybe, the Ballon d'Or as well.
"She's a superstar, as you can see. The talent she has, the hard work, and how she did. Absolutely, I give her my respect.
"When I was young, I didn't have the chance [to win the Ballon d'Or], but I wish my sister to win it. I believe in my sister."
Malawi's achievement in reaching the final, despite being ranked 153rd in the world heading into the campaign, is one of the great underdog stories of international football.
The Scorchers had never previously qualified for the tournament, and arrived with few expectations, but went on to mount a serious title challenge after victories over Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana and Algeria en route to the final.
Temwa spearheaded Malawi's run, scoring twice against Nigeria, adding the third against Egypt, equalising against Ghana, and netting Malawi's second in their 3-1 semifinal victory over Algeria.
"This was Malawi's first time to be in the tournament," Chawinga continued. "This is a miracle for the Scorchers.
"Even the journalists - you guys - didn't give us a chance. You gave us two percent to be in the final, but God surprised everyone."
Despite the 3-0 defeat, following Marie Ngah Manga's double and Naomi Eto's fine volley, Chawinga insists the COSAFA side will hold their heads high despite their one-sided defeat in the final.
'We didn't lose anything," she concluded. "The game was good. You can see in the second half, we dominated, it's just that we didn't find a chance to score.
"The game was good, Cameroon deserved to win. Congratulations."
Progression to the semifinal means a FIFA Women's World Cup place for Malawi next year in Brazil, meaning a major opportunity for Temwa and Tabitha to showcase their qualities on the grandest stage in the women's game.