Outsiders Malawi beat Ghana to reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup
Malawi have completed one of the biggest surprises in Women’s Africa Cup of Nations history, coming from behind to beat Ghana 2-1 and secure both a place in the semi-finals and qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
In a thrilling quarter-final clash of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon emerged victorious over defending champions Nigeria with a 1-0 scoreline. Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead in the 19th minute at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. Despite Nigeria's dominance in the latter stages of the first half and continued pressure in the second half, they were unable to equalize.
Cameroon's goalkeeper also made a critical save in the second half to thwart an equalizer attempt. This win secures Cameroon's spot in the semi-finals, where they will face Morocco. It also means Nigeria will miss out on securing the automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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