Cameroon Beats Nigeria 1-0 in WAFCON Quarterfinals

Cameroon eliminated defending champions Nigeria 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, August 9, at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. The victory secured Cameroon a place in the semifinals and automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, while ending Nigeria's title defense and forcing them into a playoff route for World Cup qualification.

The decisive goal came in the 19th minute from 19-year-old forward Myriam Nyadjou Wamen. She struck a powerful free kick that beat the Nigerian defensive wall and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, finding the top corner of the net. The goal marked Nyadjou's first of the tournament and proved to be the match-winner.

Nigeria responded by pushing forward in search of an equalizer, dominating possession and creating several opportunities throughout the match. However, they were repeatedly thwarted by Cameroonian goalkeeper Michaely Bihina, who made multiple crucial saves, including a fine one-handed stop to deny a header from Uchenna Kanu. Nigeria's best chance to level the score came in the third minute of added time when Esther Okoronkwo won a race for possession with...