Cameroon Crowned WAFCON Champions for the First Time After Beating Malawi 3-0
By Kwame Bediako Cameroon are Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions for the first time after beating Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat. All three goals came in the first half: Marie Ngah Manga headed in the opener, Naomi Eto volleyed home the second, and Ngah Manga added a third just before halftime. Malawi’s […]
Cameroon emerged victorious as the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions for the first time, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final held in Rabat. Marie Ngah Manga scored the opening goal with a header, followed by Naomi Eto's volley, and Ngah Manga's third goal just before the half-time break. Malawi's quest for a first WAFCON title came to an end, as they lacked the same offensive prowess seen earlier in the tournament.
The Chawinga sisters struggled to break through, while Cameroon's goalkeeper, Michaely Bihina, contributed to the clean sheet with crucial saves. This triumph marks a significant turnaround for Cameroon, who had missed the 2024 edition and previously failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament. They now join Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa as WAFCON champions, receiving $2 million and a spot at the 2027 Women’s World Cup alongside Malawi, Algeria, and Morocco.
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