Cameroon: Cameroon Win First Wafcon Title in Grand Style

The Cameroonian national women's football team, the Indomitable Lionesses, have secured their first-ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final held in Rabat, Morocco. This victory marks a historic moment for Cameroon, ending a long-standing streak of disappointment in the competition. The Lionesses took control early, racing into a three-goal lead before halftime.

Marie Ngah opened the scoring after 20 minutes, followed by Naomi Ndjoah Eto doubling the lead eight minutes later. Ngah completed her brace just before the break, effectively sealing the match. This victory completes a remarkable turnaround for the team, who had finished as runners-up in 2004, 2014, and 2016, all of which were defeats to Nigeria.

Cameroon's journey to the title was made possible after they qualified for the tournament after the competition was expanded from 12 to 16 teams. In contrast, Malawi's debut campaign ended with a loss, marking the first time a Southern African team, other than South Africa, reached the WAFCON final. The victory also sees Cameroon become the fourth different nation to win the WAFCON title, following record champions Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa.