Cameroon Wins Historic First WAFCON Title, Beats Malawi 3-0 in Final

Cameroon claimed its first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title by defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in the final held in Morocco on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The Indomitable Lionesses dominated the tournament, securing the championship after weeks of competitive matches across Moroccan venues.

The individual awards highlighted Cameroon’s dominance: Monique Ngock was named Player of the Tournament, Michaely Bihina received Best Goalkeeper, and Marie Ngah Manga earned Player of the Final. Malawi’s Temwa Chawinga won Top Scorer despite the loss, while Algeria collected the Fair Play Award for disciplined play throughout the competition.

This historic victory marks a breakthrough for Central African women’s football and raises the competitive bar for future WAFCON editions. It signals growing investment and talent development in the region, potentially inspiring other nations to strengthen their women’s programs. For Nigerian fans and stakeholders, the result underscores the importance of sustained support for women’s football to remain competitive continentally.

What does Cameroon’s breakthrough mean for the next WAFCON cycle—will other African nations increase funding and youth development to close the gap, or will the Indomitable Lionesses set a new standard that reshapes the tournament’s landscape?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/wafcon-2026-full-list-of-award-winners/