Wafcon 2026: Cameroon’s first title, Malawi’s dream run and Algeria’s historic breakthrough
An exciting 14th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) has come to an end – and it delivered a slew of surprises and historic performances over the past three weeks in Morocco. Cameroon were crowned champions for the first time, thanks to a dominant 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday. Algeria secured a third-place finish by beating the…
The 14th Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) concluded in Morocco with a series of remarkable outcomes, including Cameroon's inaugural title, Malawi's surprising run, and Algeria's historic breakthrough. Cameroon secured their first-ever Wafcon championship with a 3-0 victory over Malawi's tournament debutants at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.
Algeria, who had never advanced past the quarter-finals in their previous six Wafcon appearances, clinched the bronze medal and the Fair Play award by defeating Morocco on penalties following a thrilling Maghreb derby. Algeria's head coach, Farid Benstiti, expressed his delight at the team's achievement, emphasizing the team's hard work and transformation from frustration after losing to Malawi in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Morocco, having reached back-to-back finals, were defeated in a penalty shoot-out by Cameroon, ending their tournament in fourth place. Notably, Malawi, the lowest-ranked team at Wafcon (153rd in the world) and competing in the tournament for the first time, made history by reaching the final and securing a spot in next year's FIFA Women's World Cup.
Malawi's standout performer, Temwa Chawinga, was named the Golden Boot winner for her five goals and two assists throughout the tournament.
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