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Cameroon Beats Malawi 3-0 to Win Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the First Time

Marie Ngah scored twice as Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0, becoming the tournament’s fourth different champion since 1998.

  • On Sunday, Cameroon claimed their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in the final. The victory marks a historic achievement after the side lost three previous finals.
  • Ranked 32nd on the African continent, Malawi entered the championship as a surprise package making their debut. The team engineered a fairytale run to reach the final against experienced Cameroon.
  • Marie Ngah gave Cameroon the lead after 20 minutes, reacting quickly to a loose ball in the box. She scored again in added time as Naomi Eto added a second to secure dominance at halftime.
  • Cameroon becomes the fourth different winner of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations since 1998. Nigeria holds a record 10 titles, while Equatorial Guinea and South Africa have also claimed the championship.
  • Both finalists have secured places at the Women's World Cup in Brazil next year, joined by semi-finalists Morocco and Algeria. The four African nations will represent the continent at the global tournament.
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Punch Newspapers broke the news on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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