The victory at the Stade Moulay Rachid in Casablanca extends Cameroon’s flawless start to the tournament in Morocco, maintaining an unblemished record of two victories from two matches.
⚽ The Decisive Moment
The high-stakes Group D encounter was decided early in the first half through a critical refereeing intervention:
- The Penalty Award: In the 19th minute, a video assistant referee (VAR) review confirmed a foul inside the penalty box, awarding Cameroon a spot-kick.
- The Finish: In-form star forward Marie Gisèle Ngah Manga stepped up and coolly converted from the penalty spot to fire the Indomitable Lionesses into a 1-0 lead.
- Tournament Form: This strike marked Ngah Manga’s third goal of the competition, meaning she has personally scored every single one of Cameroon’s goals in Morocco so far.
🛡️ Resolute Defense and VAR Drama
After taking the lead, manager Richard Towa’s tactical setup shifted focus toward a disciplined, low-block defense designed to frustrate the Ghanaian Black Queens.
The game reached a boiling point in the 80th minute when Ghana’s substitute Evelyn Badu found the back of the net following a failed clearance by the goalkeeper. However, after a secondary lengthy VAR review, the equalizer was officially ruled out for offside. Cameroon defended resolutely through the final minutes of extra time to shield their narrow advantage and claim all three points.
📊 Group D Standings and Flawless Record
With six points secured out of a possible six, the Indomitable Lionesses have verified their knockout pedigree on the continental stage.
While Cameroon charts its strategy for the quarterfinals, Ghana will head into their final group match against Mali needing an absolute victory to keep their remaining qualification hopes alive. The high-flying Lionesses will look to carry this defensive masterclass into the next round as they chase their maiden CAF WAFCON title
