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Cameroon won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations title for the first time

Cameroon has succeeded in winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Cameroon defeated Malawi 3–0 in the final.

18 August 2026✍️ Marcos Molina
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Cameroon won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations title for the first time

According to BBC.

Background

Marie Nga Manga played a key role in Cameroon's victory by scoring two goals in the final. His excellent form has made him one of the most influential players in this tournament. Cameroon coach Valentine Nguélé adopted important strategies to put the team in a strong position, which led the team to win the title.

Why it matters

Cameroon have not only achieved an important milestone in their football history with their first win at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, but it also marks a new beginning for them. The win earned him a chance to participate in the 2024 WAFCcon, based on his world ranking. The title also reflects the growth and competitiveness of Cameroonian women's football.

Key points

  • Cameroon won the Women's Africa Cup of Nations title for the first time.
  • Cameroon has succeeded in winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations title. Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 in the final..
  • Wafcon 2026 final: Cameroon 3-0 Malawi - Marie Ngah Manga helps Indomitable Lionesses to first title - BBC Sport.
Cameroon defeated Malawi 3–0 in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final to win their first title. In this match, Cameroonian player Marie Nga Manga scored two goals, which helped her team win. Cameroon dominated their game from the very beginning of the match. In the 20th minute of the match, Nga Manga gave Cameroon the lead with a close header. After this, Naomi Eto made the score 2-0 with a wonderful volley in the 30th minute. At the end of the first half, Eto'o passed Malawi goalkeeper Marcy Sikelo to give Nga Manga an easy chance to score the third goal, giving Cameroon a 3–0 lead.Malawi, who reached the final for the first time in this competition, created a few chances in their game, but their star players Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga were kept in check by Cameroon's strong defence. Cameroon continued to dominate the game even after the first half. Nga Manga missed a great chance to complete her hat-trick early in the second half when she was alone in front of goal but missed the goalkeeper.

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Cameroon's victory is all the more special as they did not participate in the 2024 edition of WAFCON and lost in qualifying against Algeria. However, based on Cameroon's world ranking, he got a place in the competition this time. His victory in this tournament also gave him a prize of 2 million dollars.Cameroon coach Valentine Nguélé took charge in June and has built his team into a strong form. Cameroon's goalkeeper Michael Bihina performed brilliantly in the final, who was seen saving his team several times in this tournament. After the final, Cameroon Football Association President Samuel Eto'o celebrated each goal vigorously.

Cameroon's victory erased the pain of their three previous final defeats, which included defeats against Nigeria in 2004, 2014 and 2016. Now both Cameroon and Malawi are set to participate in the 2027 Women's FIFA World Cup. Nga Manga said after the match, "We are very happy. We have worked very hard for this success. We are proud to finally be crowned champions."

What will happen next

After this victory of Cameroon, their team will get more confidence in the upcoming international competitions. Now, they will focus on training to further improve their performance, especially for the next Wafcon edition. Malawi, who reached the final, will also need to improve their performances to be more successful in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score of the match between Cameroon and Malawi?

Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0.

What impact did Cameroon's victory have on the table or standings?

Cameroon strengthened its position by winning the Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.

When is Cameroon's next fixture?

Cameroon have not participated in the 2024 edition of WAFCON, so information on their next fixtures is not available.

Which players scored for Cameroon in the match?

Mary Nga Manga scored two goals and Naomi Ato scored one goal.

How did the Malawi team perform in this competition?

Malawi performed well, reaching the final for the first time, but they did not succeed against Cameroon's strong defence.

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