Cameroon Edge Past Ghana to Reach Last Eight at 2026 WAFCON
Marie Gisele Ngah Manga scored the only goal as Cameroon reached six points and secured a quarter-final place.
- On Sunday night in Casablanca, Cameroon defeated Ghana 1–0, securing their quarter-final spot at WAFCON. The victory advanced them from Group D with 6 points from two matches.
- Cameroon striker Marie Gisele Ngah Manga converted a first-half penalty at the Stade Moulay Rachid to secure the decisive goal. Her strike marked her third of the tournament, maintaining Cameroon's perfect record.
- Mali relaunched their campaign with a 3–2 victory over Cape Verde at the Stade Larbi Zaouli. Oumou Koné, Fatoumata Niakaté, and Fatoumata Diarra scored for Mali; Eveline Nadine Pereira Varela and Alivia Kelly replied for the debutants.
- Ghana will face Mali on Thursday to decide the final quarter-finalist from the group, while Cameroon plays Cape Verde to conclude pool play. The top two teams advance to knockout stages.
- The Confederation of African Football expanded the competition from 12 to 16 teams for this edition. Semi-finalists secure berths at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, raising stakes for remaining matches.
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WAFCON 2026: Cameroon becomes first team to qualify for quarter-finals
Cameroon have become the first country to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Indomitable Lionesses beat Ghana 1-0 in Casablanca on Monday. Marie Ngah Manga scored her third goal of the tournament as they took control of Group D. The result means Cameroon now have six points […] WAFCON 2026: Cameroon becomes first team to qualify for quarter-finals
Wafcon 2026 - Cameroon Extend Group D Lead As Mali Overcome Cape Verde in Five-Goal Thriller
Despite sustained late pressure from the Black Queens, Cameroon defended resolutely to secure all three points and move to six points at the top of Group D. Ghana, meanwhile, must now beat Mali in their final group match to keep their quarter-final hopes alive
WAFCON 2026: Cameroon extend Group D lead as Mali overcome Cape Verde in five-goal thriller
Despite sustained late pressure from the Black Queens, Cameroon defended resolutely to secure all three points and move to six points at the top of Group D. Ghana, meanwhile, must now beat Mali in their final group match to keep their quarter-final hopes alive The post WAFCON 2026: Cameroon extend Group D lead as Mali overcome Cape Verde in five-goal thriller appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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sierraleonetimes.comCameroon edge past Ghana to reach last eight at 2026 WAFCON
Cameroon beat Ghana 1-0 on Sunday night in Casablanca to move into the quarter-finals at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) while Mali relaunched their campaign with a 3-2 victory over tournament debutants Cape Verde.
Black Queens Fall Narrowly To Cameroon, Must Win Final Game
A moment during the game Ghana’s Black Queens slipped to a 1-0 defeat against Cameroon in their second Group C match at the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, leaving their qualification hopes hanging in the balance. The Black Queens made an encouraging start, controlling possession and showing confidence in attack during the opening stages. However, Cameroon broke the deadlock in the first half after converting a penalty to tak…
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