Cameroon beats Malawi 3-0 to win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Cameroon finally won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over tournament debutant Malawi. Marie Ngah Manga headed two goals and Naomi Eto scored…
Cameroon claimed their maiden Women's Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final held in Rabat, Morocco. Marie Ngah Manga and Naomi Eto were instrumental in the victory, scoring two and one goals respectively. The Indomitable Lionesses, who had not qualified for the previous edition, secured their win after three failed attempts.
The team's manager, Samuel Eto'o, was seen celebrating enthusiastically with his teammates in the stands. The Chawinga sisters from Malawi put up a strong fight but were unable to overcome Cameroon's strong defense. FIFA's president Gianni Infantino and CAF president Patrice Motsepe were present at the match.
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