Cameroon first qualifiers for WAFCON quarter-finals
Cameroon became the first qualifiers for the 2026 WAFCON quarter-finals thanks to a 1-0 win against Ghana on Sunday, and a 3-2 victory for Mali over Cape Verde...
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Cameroon has become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals after securing a 1-0 victory over Ghana. This win, combined with Mali's 3-2 triumph over Cape Verde, guarantees Cameroon a top-two spot in Group D.
- Cameroon leads Group D with six points after two matches.
- The decisive goal was a penalty converted by Marie Ngah in the 19th minute.
- Mali secured their win with goals from Oumou Kone, Fatoumata Niakate, and Fatoumata Diarra.
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Cameroon first qualifiers for WAFCON quarter-finals - August 2026
Cameroon has become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after securing a 1-0 victory over Ghana. This win, combined with Mali's 3-2 triumph over Cape Verde, guarantees Cameroon a top-two spot in Group D. In a separate football development, Ghanaian football legend Asamoah Gyan believes Kenya's focus on athletics has hindered its football development, stating a lack of strong grassroots structures prevents the nation from competing with top African teams. Meanwhile, English football saw Leeds rally for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of the Premier League season.
