Nigeria/Cameroon: Cameroon Ends Nigeria's WAFCON Title Defense
[Premium Times] Nigeria entered the quarter-final as the most successful team in WAFCON history and had dominated previous meetings with Cameroon.
In a dramatic quarter-final encounter, Cameroon secured a 1-0 victory over Nigeria, ending the Super Falcons' reign as African champions. Myriam Wamen put Cameroon ahead in the 19th minute with a powerful long-range shot that found the top corner of the net. Nigeria fought back but failed to find an equalizer. Cameroonian goalkeeper Michaely Binha was in inspired form, producing a crucial save in the 70th minute to preserve her team's lead.
Despite a late surge from Nigeria, Cameroon held firm to advance to the semi-finals and qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
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