Cameroon/Malawi: Indomitable Queens - Cameroon Maul Malawi to Claim Historic First Wafcon Crown
Marie-Gisèle Divine Ngah Manga scored twice as Cameroon ended Malawi’s debut run and became only the fourth nation to win the title.
- On Sunday, Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 at the Olympic Stadium to claim their first-ever WAFCON title, becoming only the fourth nation in history to lift the trophy.
- Malawi entered the final riding momentum from the Chawinga sisters, but Cameroon's tactical discipline neutralized their attack while the Scorchers' midfield struggled without suspended anchor Kadzere.
- Divine Ngah Manga broke the deadlock in the 20th minute with a slick finish, then Naomie Eto added a stunning volley before Ngah Manga scored again in stoppage time for a commanding 3-0 lead.
- Cameroon's backline preserved a clean sheet against determined Malawi pressure, while super-sub Nchout Njoya Ajara had a late goal ruled offside. Emotional celebrations erupted when the final whistle blew after three minutes of added time.
- While the defeat ends Malawi's debut campaign, the Scorchers leave Morocco with their heads held high, having secured a historic World Cup ticket to Brazil 2027 during their unforgettable tournament run.
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Cameroon women celebrate WAFCON title during victory parade
The Indomitable Lionesses are home and Yaoundé is celebrating. A day after making history with a 3–0 victory over Malawi to win Cameroon’s first Women’s AFCON title, the champions received a hero’s welcome.
Following their victory (3-0) against Malawi in the women's CAN 2026 final in Morocco, the Cameroonian players arrived early in the afternoon at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport on Monday, August 17, where a huge crowd had made the trip to welcome the new queens of African football.
Cameroon seal first women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown to make history
Cameroon claimed their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title with a composed 3–0 victory over Malawi, completing a tournament run defined by organisation, efficiency and a clear attacking edge. The result, achieved in the final against a Malawi side making their debut at this stage of the competition, marked a significant moment for Cameroonian women’s football and underlined the team’s steady rise across the past cycle. The scoreline reflec…
Cameroon won its first African Women's Cup after defeating Malawi 3-0 in the WAFCON 2026 final.
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