Lionesses mark one month of WAFCON glory.

Anniversary of a Historic Triumph

Exactly one month ago today, on August 16, 2026, the Cameroon Women’s National Football Team wrote a legendary new chapter in African sports folklore. The Indomitable Lionesses officially captured the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title for the very first time in their history, sparking wild celebrations that continue to echo across the nation.

Ruthless First-Half Display

• The Scoreline: Cameroon clinched the coveted continental crown with a dominant 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi in the grand finale.
• The Stage: The masterclass unfolded before a packed crowd at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
• The Goals: Star forward Marie Ngah Manga spearheaded the attack by firing home a brilliant first-half brace, while Naomi Ndjoah Eto added a stunning strike to seal the three-goal blitz before the halftime whistle.
• The Defensive Wall: Led by goalkeeper Michaëly Bihina, the rigid Cameroonian defense completely silenced Malawi’s dangerous Chawinga sisters to preserve a flawless clean sheet.

Turning Near Misses into Gold

The historic achievement completed a dramatic turnaround and an emotional redemption arc for the central African squad. After enduring painful runner-up finishes in 2004, 2014, and 2016—all at the hands of Nigeria—and initially missing out on basic qualifiers before a tournament expansion gave them a lifeline, the Lionesses finally broke the curse. Beyond claiming continental sovereignty, this historic milestone officially secured their direct ticket to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil