Cameroon beats Malawi 3-0 to win maiden WAFCON 2026 title in Rabat

Cameroon defeated Malawi 3-0 to win the maiden 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Rabat, Morocco. Marie Ngah Manga opened the scoring before Naomi Eto added a superb swivelling finish for 2-0. Ngah Manga then completed her brace to give the Indomitable Lionesses a commanding 3-0 lead at halftime, securing the trophy for the first time.

The victory ends Cameroon’s three-time runner‑up curse, having lost the final in 1991, 2004 and 2016—the last a 1‑0 defeat to Nigeria. For the Super Falcons, this signals a rising challenger in continental women’s football as they seek to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2022. The growing competitiveness of the tournament raises the bar for Nigerian players, coaches and administrators aiming to stay atop African football.

Cameroon’s first WAFCON crown came after earlier final appearances in 1991, 2004 and 2016, while Malawi reached the final as tournament debutants. The next edition’s qualifiers begin in early 2027, giving Nigeria a window to adjust preparations. Fans can follow the Super Falcons’ training camps, support domestic women’s league matches, and monitor youth championships for emerging talent.

Will you back the Super Falcons’ next push, invest time in watching local women’s matches, or advocate for better funding and exposure for the sport in Nigeria?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/wafcon-2026-cameroon-thrash-malawi-to-win-first-ever-title/