Cameroon Win First-Ever WAFCON Title With 3-0 Victory Over Malawi

The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon have officially written their name in African football history after capturing their very first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations crown. Taking to the pitch at the Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco for the 2026 showpiece final, Cameroon delivered a breathtaking opening half to sweep past fairytale debutants Malawi with a decisive 3-0 victory.

After years of heartbreak in four previous finals where they finished as runners-up, the Cameroonian side put those painful memories to rest by netting all three goals before the half-time break. The main star of the evening’s match was star forward Marie Ngah, who earned Player of the Match honours with an incredible performance in attack. She got the scoring started in the 20th minute, pouncing on a rebound saved off Grace Mendoua’s initial header to nod the ball home.

Nine minutes later, PSG star Naomi Ndjoah Eto doubled Cameroon’s advantage by swivelling sharply inside the box to turn in a loose ball that Malawi failed to clear from a corner kick. Right on the stroke of first-half stoppage time, Ngah completed her double by heading in a pinpoint cross from Eto, scoring her fifth goal of the tournament.

Marie Ngah holds her Woman of the Match trophy after scoring two goals in the WAFCON 2026 final against Malawi. Photo Credit: CAF Women’s Football/Instagram 

While Ngah led the final’s attack, the tournament’s top individual accolades celebrated excellence across all teams. Cameroon midfield engine Monique Ngock was named the official Woman of the Competition (Best Player) for her controlling displays throughout the entire campaign.

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