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Cameroon Wins 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 3-0

8/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cameroon national team won the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, beating Malawi 3-0.
Marie Ngah Manga scored in the 20th minute and added a second in stoppage time.
Naomi Ndjoah Eto scored around the 30th minute.
Cameroon earned its first WAFCON title, the fourth nation to win, after a goalless semi-final where goalkeeper Michaely Bihina saved three penalties and the team had conceded only two goals.

History

Historical Context

In 1991, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Lagos, Nigeria, crowned the host nation as the continent’s first champion, sparking growth of women’s football. CAF’s 54-member federation later expanded to include 31 women’s national teams, and Nigeria secured three titles by 2018, winning 12 matches overall. Cameroon echoed that 1991 milestone in 2026, clinching WAFCON title in Rabat as Marie Ngah Manga’s goals, Naomi Eto’s one, and goalkeeper Bihina’s three penalty saves. The victory signals a shift in African women's football power, prompting increased investment from the Cameroonian federation and inspiring neighboring nations to develop competitive programs.

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Story summary

Cameroon national team won the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat, beating Malawi 3-0.
Marie Ngah Manga scored in the 20th minute and added a second in stoppage time.
Naomi Ndjoah Eto scored around the 30th minute.
Cameroon earned its first WAFCON title, the fourth nation to win, after a goalless semi-final where goalkeeper Michaely Bihina saved three penalties and the team had conceded only two goals.

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