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Cameroon wins first Women’s AFCON title with 3-0 victory

8/17/2026

Summary

Cameroon Claims Title

Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 to claim its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Rabat.
Cameroon’s three goals came from Marie Ngah Manga’s double and Naomi Eto’s half-hour volley.
Cameroon will receive $2 million and qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil alongside Malawi, Algeria and Morocco.
The win makes Cameroon the fourth nation to capture the tournament, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.

Summary

Malawi Secures Bonus

NBS Bank announced a historic bonus of 245 million kwacha for the 48-member Malawi delegation, about 7 million kwacha (? 3,500 euros) per player, far above the national average annual salary of 500 euros.
Cameroon entered after CAF expanded the tournament to 16 teams, qualifying despite losing play-off defeats to Algeria.
Malawi delegation head Migogo said the team rewrote history forever for 20 million Malawians, underscoring the debut run’s broader social impact.

History

Historical Context

In 1991 Nigeria won the inaugural African Women’s Championship, securing Africa’s first World Cup spot. CAF expanded the tournament to 12 teams in 2022, drawing 45,562 fans for the Morocco-Nigeria semi-final, and later raised the winner’s prize to $1 million for 2024. Cameroon, a 1991 participant, captured its first title in 2026, illustrating the growing pool of African champions.

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Cameroon Claims Title

Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 to claim its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Rabat.
Cameroon’s three goals came from Marie Ngah Manga’s double and Naomi Eto’s half-hour volley.
Cameroon will receive $2 million and qualify for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil alongside Malawi, Algeria and Morocco.
The win makes Cameroon the fourth nation to capture the tournament, joining Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.

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