Why Michaely Bihina is the keeper making waves at Wafcon
Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.
Michaely Bihina has become the star of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with her outstanding goalkeeping performances. Cameroon's young goalkeeper has kept three clean sheets in five matches, earning her the nickname "keeper making waves." Her heroics have propelled the Indomitable Lionesses back to the final for the first time since 2016.
After saving four penalties, including one in extra time and three in the subsequent shootout, against Morocco in the semi-final, Bihina expressed her happiness and emotions. This victory also secured Cameroon's spot at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup. Bihina's journey to the top began as a striker but switched to goalkeeper after her coach advised her to do so.
She joined Benfica on a three-year deal in February and has already won a league and cup double with the Portuguese club. Now, Bihina leads her team into the final against debutantes Malawi, hoping to rewrite Wafcon history.
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