Michaëly Bihina lifts the Portuguese Super Cup.

Another Trophy for the Lioness

Cameroonian international goalkeeper Inès Michaëly Bihina has continued her extraordinary silverware-collecting streak, winning the 2026 Portuguese Women’s Super Cup with SL Benfica. The Lisbon-based giants secured a dominant 5–1 victory over rivals FC Porto on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Municipal Stadium of Fontelo in Viseu.

Domination at the Fontelo

  • The Match: Benfica took early control with a 13th-minute goal from Frøya Dorsin. Though Porto equalized through a penalty, Benfica responded ruthlessly with further strikes from Nycole Raysla, Marit Lund, Caroline Møller, and Anna Csiki.
  • The Squad Role: After recently returning to club training, the 22-year-old Cameroonian shot-stopper was named in the matchday squad by head coach Ivan Baptista and supported her team from the bench as Lena Pauels started.
  • Historical Milestone: This emphatic victory marks Benfica’s fourth Super Cup title, officially making them the most successful club in the history of the competition.

A Summer of Ultimate Glory

The Super Cup triumph caps off an unbelievable month for Bihina, who has firmly established herself as one of the best goalkeepers on the planet. Just weeks prior, she played a legendary role in guiding the Indomitable Lionesses to their historic 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco—a tournament where she was officially crowned the Best Goalkeeper

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