Cameroon ends Nigeria’s WAFCON reign with 1-0 quarterfinal win in Casablanca
Cameroon defeated Nigeria 1-0 in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal held in Casablanca on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Myriam Wamen scored the only goal in the 19th minute with a long-range strike past goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. The victory secured Cameroon’s place in the semi-finals and automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. For Nigeria, the loss ends their reign as African champions and means they will not defend the WAFCON title they won in the previous edition. Historically, Nigeria had won nine of the previous 13 encounters against Cameroon, with the Lionesses managing only one win before this match. The result also guarantees a new African champion will be crowned in Morocco. The Super Falcons will need to reassess their preparation ahead of future tournaments, while Cameroon celebrates a significant turnaround in their rivalry.