Nigeria's WAFCON title defense ends as Cameroon wins 1-0, Malawi makes history

Nigeria's quest for a back-to-back WAFCON title ended with a 1-0 quarter-final loss to Cameroon on Sunday, as Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen scored the only goal. The Super Falcons, defending champions, now exit the tournament while Cameroon advances to face hosts Morocco in the semi-finals.

In the other quarter-final, Malawi stunned Ghana 2-1 to reach the last four and secure their first-ever 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification. Temwa Chawinga equalized after Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah's opener before Rose Kadzere's dramatic second-half winner sent Malawi through to face Algeria.

For Nigerian football fans, this means waiting another two years for continental glory as Cameroon's journey continues. The Super Falcons' early exit highlights the need for squad depth evaluation ahead of 2027 World Cup qualifiers, while Malawi's historic achievement shows rising competition across Africa.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/10/wafcon-2026-semi-final-fixtures-confirmed/