Cameroon crowned WAFCON champions with 3-0 win over Malawi

Cameroon secured its first-ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a commanding 3-0 victory over tournament debutants Malawi in the final on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. A brace from Marie Gisele Manga and a goal from Naomi Eto delivered the historic crown for the Indomitable Lionesses, who had lost three previous finals.

Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute and added a second just before halftime in the 45th minute, with Eto scoring in the 29th minute to give Cameroon a comfortable 3-0 lead by the break. The result capped a dominant tournament run for Cameroon, which conceded only two goals in six matches. Goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was instrumental throughout, making key saves in the final to preserve the clean sheet.

Malawi, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament at 153rd in the world, started brightly. Forward Chikodi Gondwe missed a clear chance in the 15th minute before Cameroon seized control. The Scorchers were dealt a significant blow with the absence of midfielder Rose Kadzere, their top scorer, who was serving an automatic suspension after being sent off in the semifinal win over Algeria. Her absence...