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Cameroon Upsets Nigeria 1-0, Ends 35-Year Streak

8/10/2026

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Summary

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Cameroon beat Nigeria 1-0 in the WAFCON quarter-final in Casablanca, ending the Super Falcons’ 35-year semi-final streak.
Myriam Maéva Nyadjou’s 19th-minute free kick and goalkeeper Michaely Bihina’s saves secured the win.
The result sends Cameroon to a semi-final versus Morocco and guarantees its place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while Nigeria must seek qualification through inter-confederation play-offs.

History

Historical Context

Since the inaugural 1991 African Women’s Championship—won by Nigeria over Cameroon, earning the sole African spot at the first FIFA Women’s World Cup—Nigeria has captured ten titles and reached every semi-final since the tournament became a full-scale event in 1998. The 2022 expansion to 12 teams and CAF’s 2021-2025 action plan have broadened competition, enabling nations such as Cameroon to contest Nigeria’s historic dominance.

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Story summary

Cameroon beat Nigeria 1-0 in the WAFCON quarter-final in Casablanca, ending the Super Falcons’ 35-year semi-final streak.
Myriam Maéva Nyadjou’s 19th-minute free kick and goalkeeper Michaely Bihina’s saves secured the win.
The result sends Cameroon to a semi-final versus Morocco and guarantees its place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while Nigeria must seek qualification through inter-confederation play-offs.

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